US Bridges

CR 11 a over I-69 Nb/Sb

Good

DeKalb County, Indiana · 02.80 S SR 8 · Structure no. 040540

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
267 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,064
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 11 a over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 11 a over I-69 Nb/Sb in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 62 years old, older 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 7,064 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,998 by 2032. The structure is 267 ft (81.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 11 a
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location02.80 S SR 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.32742, -85.08783
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length267 ft (81.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,064 (2020)
Projected traffic8,998 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 11 a over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is CR 11 a over I-69 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 11 a over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 7,064 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 11 a over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 267 ft (81.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns CR 11 a over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.