I-94 EB over Beam Street
FairPorter County, Indiana · 01.56 E US 20 · Structure no. 049120
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80,516
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-94 EB over Beam Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 EB over Beam Street in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 80,516 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,126 by 2030. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 65 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-94 EB over Beam Street built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is I-94 EB over Beam Street 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I-94 EB over Beam Street carry?
About 80,516 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I-94 EB over Beam Street?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns I-94 EB over Beam Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.