US Bridges

CR 27 over I-69 Nb/Sb

Fair

DeKalb County, Indiana · 01.74 S US 6 · Structure no. 040680

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,623
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 27 over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 27 over I-69 Nb/Sb in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 1,623 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,267 by 2035. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 27
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location01.74 S US 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDeKalb County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.40725, -85.0606
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,623 (2018)
Projected traffic4,267 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 27 over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is CR 27 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 27 over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 1,623 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 27 over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 27 over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.