US Bridges

I-94 EB over Jensen DR

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 00.53 E SR 249 · Structure no. 049040

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70,574
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 EB over Jensen DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 EB over Jensen DR in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 57 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 70,574 vehicles a day, roughly 51% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,320 by 2030. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 EB
CrossesJensen DR
Location00.53 E SR 249
RouteInterstate 94
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.60176, -87.16405
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,574 (2021)
Projected traffic71,320 by 2030
Trucks51%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-94 EB over Jensen DR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is I-94 EB over Jensen DR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 EB over Jensen DR carry?

About 70,574 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 51% are trucks.

How long is I-94 EB over Jensen DR?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 EB over Jensen DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.