US Bridges

I-69 SB over SR 22/US 35 NB

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 04.12 N SR 26 · Structure no. 039670

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,524
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over SR 22/US 35 NB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB over SR 22/US 35 NB in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 14,524 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,224 by 2029. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 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 SB
CrossesSR 22/US 35 NB
Location04.12 N SR 26
RouteInterstate 69
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.48047, -85.5492
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,524 (2021)
Projected traffic23,224 by 2029
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SB over SR 22/US 35 NB built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is I-69 SB over SR 22/US 35 NB 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 SR 22/US 35 NB carry?

About 14,524 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over SR 22/US 35 NB?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over SR 22/US 35 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.