I-94 EB over AMTRAK
FairPorter County, Indiana · 00.54 W SR 49 · Structure no. 049180
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,081
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-94 EB over AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 EB over AMTRAK in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 40,081 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,126 by 2030. The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 AMTRAK built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is I-94 EB over AMTRAK 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 AMTRAK carry?
About 40,081 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I-94 EB over AMTRAK?
The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns I-94 EB over AMTRAK?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.