US Bridges

Old SR 49 over US 12

Good

Porter County, Indiana · 00.65 N US 20 · Structure no. 080021

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
920
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 49 over US 12 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old SR 49 over US 12 in Porter County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2030. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld SR 49
CrossesUS 12
Location00.65 N US 20
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.64363, -87.06256
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2008)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Old SR 49 over US 12 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 49 over US 12 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 Old SR 49 over US 12 carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 49 over US 12?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 49 over US 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.