US Bridges

I-69 SB over N&s RR CR 251 N

Poor

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.66 N SR 332 · Structure no. 039440

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,226
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over N&s RR CR 251 N is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB over N&s RR CR 251 N in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,226 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,141 by 2029. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesN&s RR CR 251 N
Location00.66 N SR 332
RouteInterstate 69
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.22874, -85.55846
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,226 (2004)
Projected traffic22,141 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-69 SB over N&s RR CR 251 N built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-69 SB over N&s RR CR 251 N in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 SB over N&s RR CR 251 N carry?

About 12,226 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over N&s RR CR 251 N?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over N&s RR CR 251 N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.