US Bridges

SR 49 Ramps over Unt W Br Crooked CR

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 01.94 N SR 2 · Structure no. 079666

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,740
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 49 Ramps over Unt W Br Crooked CR is a concrete culvert carrying SR 49 Ramps over Unt W Br Crooked CR in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 38 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 27,740 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,230 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 170 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 49 Ramps
CrossesUnt W Br Crooked CR
Location01.94 N SR 2
RouteState Highway 49
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.49659, -87.02239
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width170 ft (51.8 m)
Roadway width140 ft (42.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,740 (2011)
Projected traffic37,230 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ramps over Unt W Br Crooked CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 49 Ramps over Unt W Br Crooked CR 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 Ramps over Unt W Br Crooked CR carry?

About 27,740 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 49 Ramps over Unt W Br Crooked CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 170 ft wide.

Who owns SR 49 Ramps over Unt W Br Crooked CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.