I-69 SB over Mississinewa River
FairGrant County, Indiana · 01.78 S US 35 · Structure no. 039630
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- 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 SB over Mississinewa River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB 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 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 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).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-69 SB 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 SB over Mississinewa River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I-69 SB over Mississinewa River carry?
About 14,139 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is I-69 SB 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 SB over Mississinewa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.