US Bridges

I-69 NB over Central RR CO of in

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 00.45 S US 35 · Structure no. 039640

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,267
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Central RR CO of in is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 NB over Central RR CO of in in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 14,267 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,224 by 2035. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesCentral RR CO of in
Location00.45 S US 35
RouteInterstate 69
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.47403, -85.54896
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,267 (2022)
Projected traffic23,224 by 2035
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 NB over Central RR CO of in built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-69 NB over Central RR CO of in 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 I-69 NB over Central RR CO of in carry?

About 14,267 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over Central RR CO of in?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Central RR CO of in?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.