US Bridges

SR 49 NB over NS RR

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 01.04 S I-94 · Structure no. 018060

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,288
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 NB over NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 NB over NS RR in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 14,288 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,145 by 2030. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49 NB
CrossesNS RR
Location01.04 S I-94
RouteState Highway 49
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.61039, -87.04091
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,288 (2004)
Projected traffic22,145 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$314,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 NB over NS RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 49 NB over NS RR 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 NB over NS RR carry?

About 14,288 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 NB over NS RR?

The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 NB over NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.