US Bridges

SR 49 over Pleasant Twp Ditch

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 01.69 S SR 8 · Structure no. 076572

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,070
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over Pleasant Twp Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 49 over Pleasant Twp Ditch in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 4,070 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2028. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 49
CrossesPleasant Twp Ditch
Location01.69 S SR 8
RouteState Highway 49
CountyPorter County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.29395, -87.02575
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,070 (2020)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2028
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 49 over Pleasant Twp Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over Pleasant Twp Ditch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 49 over Pleasant Twp Ditch carry?

About 4,070 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over Pleasant Twp Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over Pleasant Twp Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.