US Bridges

SR 49 SB over I-90 Eb/Wb

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 01.61 N US 6 · Structure no. 018010

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,125
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

SR 49 SB over I-90 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 SB over I-90 Eb/Wb in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 40 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 15,125 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,687 by 2030. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49 SB
CrossesI-90 Eb/Wb
Location01.61 N US 6
RouteState Highway 49
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.57338, -87.0461
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,125 (2004)
Projected traffic22,687 by 2030
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
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 Toll Authority
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 I-90 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR 49 SB over I-90 Eb/Wb 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 I-90 Eb/Wb carry?

About 15,125 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 SB over I-90 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 SB over I-90 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the State Highway Agency.