US Bridges

96th Street over I-69 Nb/Sb

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 02.58 N I-465 · Structure no. 038920

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,631
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

96th Street over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 96th Street over I-69 Nb/Sb in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 56 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 26,631 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2030. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries96th Street
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location02.58 N I-465
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.92708, -86.02967
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width118 ft (35.9 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,631 (2004)
Projected traffic38,000 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 96th Street over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is 96th Street over I-69 Nb/Sb 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 96th Street over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 26,631 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 96th Street over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns 96th Street over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.