Brown Rdcr 500 E over I-94 Eb/Wb
FairPorter County, Indiana · 04.59 E SR 49 · Structure no. 049230
- 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
- 458
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brown Rdcr 500 E over I-94 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown Rdcr 500 E 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 458 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,963 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).
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 Brown Rdcr 500 E 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 Brown Rdcr 500 E 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 Brown Rdcr 500 E over I-94 Eb/Wb carry?
About 458 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Brown Rdcr 500 E 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 Brown Rdcr 500 E over I-94 Eb/Wb?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.