US Bridges

SR 26 over I-69 Nb/Sb

Good

Grant County, Indiana · 05.01 W SR 22 · Structure no. 006931

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,920
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 26 over I-69 Nb/Sb in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,920 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,890 by 2041. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location05.01 W SR 22
RouteState Highway 26
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.42289, -85.54945
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,920 (2021)
Projected traffic4,890 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 26 over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over I-69 Nb/Sb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 3,920 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.