US Bridges

CR 60 over I-69 Nb/Sb

Fair

DeKalb County, Indiana · 04.16 S SR 8 · Structure no. 040510

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
333
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 60 over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 60 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 5 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 333 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 737 by 2030. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 60
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location04.16 S SR 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.30833, -85.08762
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2022)
Projected traffic737 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 60 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 60 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 60 over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 60 over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 60 over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.