US Bridges

SR 49 SB over CR 300 N/Evans RD

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 00.56 N SR 2 · Structure no. 017989

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,970
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 SB over CR 300 N/Evans RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 SB over CR 300 N/Evans RD in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,970 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2030. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 49 SB
CrossesCR 300 N/Evans RD
Location00.56 N SR 2
RouteState Highway 49
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.47815, -87.02054
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,970 (2021)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2030
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 SB over CR 300 N/Evans RD built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 49 SB over CR 300 N/Evans RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 49 SB over CR 300 N/Evans RD carry?

About 14,970 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 SB over CR 300 N/Evans RD?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 SB over CR 300 N/Evans RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.