US Bridges

Wheeling Pike over I-69 Nb/Sb

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 00.79 N SR 26 · Structure no. 039575

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,167
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheeling Pike over I-69 Nb/Sb is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wheeling Pike over I-69 Nb/Sb in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 1,167 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,574 by 2031. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWheeling Pike
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location00.79 N SR 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.43402, -85.54671
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,167 (2021)
Projected traffic1,574 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Wheeling Pike over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Wheeling Pike 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Wheeling Pike over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 1,167 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wheeling Pike over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wheeling Pike over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.