US Bridges

SR 49 SB over CSX RR Little Calumet R

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 00.37 S I-94 · Structure no. 018085

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
418 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
12,304
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 SB over CSX RR Little Calumet R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 SB over CSX RR Little Calumet R in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 55 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 12,304 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks. The structure is 418 ft (127.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49 SB
CrossesCSX RR Little Calumet R
Location00.37 S I-94
RouteState Highway 49
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.6198, -87.04325
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length418 ft (127.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,304 (2020)
Projected traffic—
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 SB over CSX RR Little Calumet R built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 49 SB over CSX RR Little Calumet R 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 CSX RR Little Calumet R carry?

About 12,304 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 SB over CSX RR Little Calumet R?

The structure is 418 ft (127.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 SB over CSX RR Little Calumet R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.