US Bridges

I-69 NB over Mississinewa River

Good

Grant County, Indiana · 01.78 S US 35 · Structure no. 039620

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
396 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
14,139
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Mississinewa River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 NB over Mississinewa River in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,139 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,224 by 2033. The structure is 396 ft (120.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesMississinewa River
Location01.78 S US 35
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.45494, -85.54956
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length396 ft (120.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,139 (2021)
Projected traffic23,224 by 2033
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-69 NB over Mississinewa River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is I-69 NB over Mississinewa River 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 I-69 NB over Mississinewa River carry?

About 14,139 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over Mississinewa River?

The structure is 396 ft (120.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Mississinewa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.