US Bridges

Wagner Road over I-94 Eb/Wb

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 01.67 W SR 49 · Structure no. 049140

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagner Road over I-94 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wagner Road over I-94 Eb/Wb in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 5 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2030. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWagner Road
CrossesI-94 Eb/Wb
Location01.67 W SR 49
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.62066, -87.07698
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2021)
Projected traffic373 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wagner Road over I-94 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Wagner Road over I-94 Eb/Wb 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 Wagner Road over I-94 Eb/Wb carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wagner Road over I-94 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Wagner Road over I-94 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.