SR 49 SB over NS RR
GoodPorter County, Indiana · 01.04 S I-94 · Structure no. 018070
- 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 SB over NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 SB 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 8 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 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 49 SB 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 SB 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 SB over NS RR carry?
About 14,288 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 49 SB 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 SB over NS RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.