SR 149 over Little Calumet River
GoodPorter County, Indiana · 00.14 S US 12 · Structure no. 027370
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 902 ft
- 18 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,485
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 149 over Little Calumet River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 149 over Little Calumet River in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 5,485 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,513 by 2030. The structure is 902 ft (274.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 149 over Little Calumet River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is SR 149 over Little Calumet River 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 Little Calumet River carry?
About 5,485 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 149 over Little Calumet River?
The structure is 902 ft (274.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns SR 149 over Little Calumet River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.