US Bridges

SR 249 NB over I-94 Eb/Wb

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 00.24 N US 20 · Structure no. 030410

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,276
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 249 NB over I-94 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 249 NB over I-94 Eb/Wb in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 58 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 10,276 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,466 by 2030. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 249 NB
CrossesI-94 Eb/Wb
Location00.24 N US 20
RouteState Highway 249
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.60201, -87.17382
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,276 (2020)
Projected traffic20,466 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 249 NB over I-94 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 249 NB 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 249 NB over I-94 Eb/Wb carry?

About 10,276 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 249 NB over I-94 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 249 NB over I-94 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.