US Bridges

SR 149 over I-94 Eb/Wb

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 00.39 N US 20 · Structure no. 027360

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 149 over I-94 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 149 over I-94 Eb/Wb in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,513 by 2030. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 149
CrossesI-94 Eb/Wb
Location00.39 N US 20
RouteState Highway 149
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.60723, -87.12545
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2004)
Projected traffic14,513 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR 149 over I-94 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 149 over I-94 Eb/Wb 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 149 over I-94 Eb/Wb carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 149 over I-94 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns SR 149 over I-94 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.