US Bridges

Brummitt Road over I-94 Eb/Wb

Fair

Porter County, Indiana · 02.11 E SR 49 · Structure no. 049220

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
622
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brummitt Road over I-94 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brummitt Road over I-94 Eb/Wb in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 622 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,739 by 2030. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBrummitt Road
CrossesI-94 Eb/Wb
Location02.11 E SR 49
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.63468, -87.0089
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic622 (2021)
Projected traffic1,739 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Brummitt Road over I-94 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

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

About 622 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.