US Bridges

CR 68 over I-69 Nb/Sb

Fair

DeKalb County, Indiana · 06.15 S SR 8 · Structure no. 040500

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,629
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 68 over I-69 Nb/Sb is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 68 over I-69 Nb/Sb in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 64 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,629 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2031. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 68
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location06.15 S SR 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.28, -85.08708
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,629 (2022)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 68 over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is CR 68 over I-69 Nb/Sb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 68 over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 1,629 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is CR 68 over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 68 over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.