US Bridges

CR 483 Nbethel RD over I-69 Nb/Sb

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 01.25 S SR 28 · Structure no. 039470

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
218
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 483 Nbethel RD over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 483 Nbethel RD over I-69 Nb/Sb in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2029. The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 483 Nbethel RD
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location01.25 S SR 28
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.25842, -85.55756
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (71.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2004)
Projected traffic363 by 2029
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 483 Nbethel RD over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is CR 483 Nbethel RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 483 Nbethel RD over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 483 Nbethel RD over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 233 ft (71.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 483 Nbethel RD over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.