US Bridges

SR 49 NB over Coffee Creek

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 01.85 S I-94 · Structure no. 018040

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,444
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 NB over Coffee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 49 NB over Coffee Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 11,444 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,678 by 2024. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49 NB
CrossesCoffee Creek
Location01.85 S I-94
RouteState Highway 49
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.59878, -87.04414
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,444 (2020)
Projected traffic17,678 by 2024
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 NB over Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR 49 NB over Coffee Creek 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 NB over Coffee Creek carry?

About 11,444 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 NB over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 NB over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.