US Bridges

Old SR 49 over Nictd RR Trail

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 00.05 N US 12 · Structure no. 018130

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,191
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 49 over Nictd RR Trail is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old SR 49 over Nictd RR Trail in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 95 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 1,191 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,090 by 2030. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld SR 49
CrossesNictd RR Trail
Location00.05 N US 12
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.64431, -87.0626
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,191 (2020)
Projected traffic1,090 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SR 49 over Nictd RR Trail built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Old SR 49 over Nictd RR Trail 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 Old SR 49 over Nictd RR Trail carry?

About 1,191 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 49 over Nictd RR Trail?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 49 over Nictd RR Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.