US Bridges

I-94 EB over US 20 Eb/Wb

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 00.88 E SR 149 · Structure no. 049080

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
359 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40,081
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 EB over US 20 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 EB over US 20 Eb/Wb 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 40,081 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,320 by 2030. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-94 EB
CrossesUS 20 Eb/Wb
Location00.88 E SR 149
RouteInterstate 94
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.60708, -87.10791
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,081 (2021)
Projected traffic71,320 by 2030
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-94 EB over US 20 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-94 EB over US 20 Eb/Wb 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-94 EB over US 20 Eb/Wb carry?

About 40,081 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-94 EB over US 20 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 EB over US 20 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.