US Bridges

County Line RD over I-94 Eb/Wb

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 01.98 W US 421 · Structure no. 049240

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,708
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line RD over I-94 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Line RD over I-94 Eb/Wb in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 55 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 1,708 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,608 by 2035. The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCounty Line RD
CrossesI-94 Eb/Wb
Location01.98 W US 421
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.65858, -86.93236
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (65 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,708 (2021)
Projected traffic1,608 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 County Line RD over I-94 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is County Line RD over I-94 Eb/Wb 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 County Line RD over I-94 Eb/Wb carry?

About 1,708 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Line RD over I-94 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns County Line RD over I-94 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.