US Bridges

CR 400 Nvale RD over SR 49 Nb/Sb

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 01.57 N SR 2 · Structure no. 079664

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,330
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 400 Nvale RD over SR 49 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 400 Nvale RD over SR 49 Nb/Sb in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,330 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,850 by 2030. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 400 Nvale RD
CrossesSR 49 Nb/Sb
Location01.57 N SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.49276, -87.02143
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length181 ft (55.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,330 (2011)
Projected traffic9,850 by 2030
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
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 CR 400 Nvale RD over SR 49 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 400 Nvale RD over SR 49 Nb/Sb 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 CR 400 Nvale RD over SR 49 Nb/Sb carry?

About 7,330 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is CR 400 Nvale RD over SR 49 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns CR 400 Nvale RD over SR 49 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.