SR 249 SB over Little Calumet River
GoodPorter County, Indiana · 00.71 N I-94 · Structure no. 030440
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,140
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 249 SB over Little Calumet River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 249 SB over Little Calumet River in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 53 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 12,140 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,009 by 2032. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 249 SB over Little Calumet River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is SR 249 SB 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR 249 SB over Little Calumet River carry?
About 12,140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is SR 249 SB over Little Calumet River?
The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns SR 249 SB over Little Calumet River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.