I-94 WB over Salt Creek
GoodPorter County, Indiana · 01.25 W SR 149 · Structure no. 049070
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,203
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-94 WB over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB over Salt Creek in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 35,203 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,320 by 2030. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 66 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-94 WB over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is I-94 WB over Salt Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I-94 WB over Salt Creek carry?
About 35,203 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is I-94 WB over Salt Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns I-94 WB over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.