US Bridges

I-94 EB over CSX RR

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 00.63 E SR 49 · Structure no. 049200

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,732
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-94 EB over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-94 EB over CSX RR in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 57,732 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,491 by 2030. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-94 EB
CrossesCSX RR
Location00.63 E SR 49
RouteInterstate 94
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.6249, -87.03363
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,732 (2021)
Projected traffic41,491 by 2030
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-94 EB over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is I-94 EB over CSX RR 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 CSX RR carry?

About 57,732 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-94 EB over CSX RR?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-94 EB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.