US Bridges

I-69 SB over US 35/SR 28

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 03.96 N SR 332 · Structure no. 039490

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

About this bridge

I-69 SB over US 35/SR 28 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB over US 35/SR 28 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 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 12,226 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,141 by 2029. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesUS 35/SR 28
Location03.96 N SR 332
RouteInterstate 69
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.27679, -85.55808
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 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
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 US 35/SR 28 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 US 35/SR 28 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 I-69 SB over US 35/SR 28 carry?

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

How long is I-69 SB over US 35/SR 28?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over US 35/SR 28?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.