US Bridges

SR 32 over I-69 Nb/Sb/Cd-Nb/Sb

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 04.49 E SR 9 · Structure no. 010730

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
354 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,182
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over I-69 Nb/Sb/Cd-Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over I-69 Nb/Sb/Cd-Nb/Sb in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 63 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 9,182 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,937 by 2029. The structure is 354 ft (107.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb/Cd-Nb/Sb
Location04.49 E SR 9
RouteState Highway 32
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.11816, -85.56879
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length354 ft (107.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,182 (2004)
Projected traffic12,937 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR 32 over I-69 Nb/Sb/Cd-Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR 32 over I-69 Nb/Sb/Cd-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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 32 over I-69 Nb/Sb/Cd-Nb/Sb carry?

About 9,182 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over I-69 Nb/Sb/Cd-Nb/Sb?

The structure is 354 ft (107.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over I-69 Nb/Sb/Cd-Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.