US Bridges

126th ST & Path over I-69

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 02.06 N SR 37 · Structure no. 038981

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,890
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

126th ST & Path over I-69 is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying 126th ST & Path over I-69 in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,890 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2041. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries126th ST & Path
CrossesI-69
Location02.06 N SR 37
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.97239, -85.96667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,890 (2021)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 126th ST & Path over I-69 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 126th ST & Path over I-69 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 126th ST & Path over I-69 carry?

About 11,890 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 126th ST & Path over I-69?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns 126th ST & Path over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.