I-94 WB over Little Calumet River
GoodPorter County, Indiana · 01.54 W SR 49 · Structure no. 049160
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80,516
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-94 WB over Little Calumet River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 WB over Little Calumet River 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 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 80,516 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,126 by 2030. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Little Calumet River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is I-94 WB over Little Calumet River 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 WB over Little Calumet River carry?
About 80,516 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I-94 WB over Little Calumet River?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns I-94 WB over Little Calumet River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.