I-94 WB over US 20 Eb/Wb
PoorPosted for loadPorter County, Indiana · 00.88 E SR 149 · Structure no. 049090
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 359 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,435
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-94 WB over US 20 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB over US 20 Eb/Wb in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 40,435 vehicles a day, roughly 5% 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-94 WB over US 20 Eb/Wb built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is I-94 WB over US 20 Eb/Wb in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does I-94 WB over US 20 Eb/Wb carry?
About 40,435 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I-94 WB 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 WB over US 20 Eb/Wb?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.