US Bridges

SR 49 over US 20

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 01.02 N I-94 · Structure no. 076944

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,060
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 over US 20 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 49 over US 20 in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 5,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,130 by 2030. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 49
CrossesUS 20
Location01.02 N I-94
RouteState Highway 49
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.63532, -87.0587
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,060 (2010)
Projected traffic6,130 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR 49 over US 20 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 49 over US 20 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 49 over US 20 carry?

About 5,060 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 over US 20?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 over US 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.