SR 49 SB over Railroad Street
GoodPorter County, Indiana · 01.01 N I-90 · Structure no. 018030
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,122
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 49 SB over Railroad Street is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 SB over Railroad Street in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 56 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 14,122 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,445 by 2030. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 49 SB over Railroad Street built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is SR 49 SB over Railroad Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does SR 49 SB over Railroad Street carry?
About 14,122 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SR 49 SB over Railroad Street?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 49 SB over Railroad Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.