SR 49 over I-94 Eb/Wb
FairPorter County, Indiana · 01.02 S US 20 · Structure no. 018090
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 267 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,725
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 49 over I-94 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 over I-94 Eb/Wb 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 6 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 32,725 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,109 by 2030. The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 49 over I-94 Eb/Wb built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is SR 49 over I-94 Eb/Wb 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 over I-94 Eb/Wb carry?
About 32,725 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is SR 49 over I-94 Eb/Wb?
The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns SR 49 over I-94 Eb/Wb?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.