US Bridges

Brooks School Road over I-69

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Hamilton County, Indiana · 03.56 N SR 37 · Structure no. 038990

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,234
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooks School Road over I-69 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brooks School Road over I-69 in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 59 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 7,234 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2042. The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesBrooks School Road
CrossesI-69
Location03.56 N SR 37
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.98399, -85.94247
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,234 (2020)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Brooks School Road over I-69 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Brooks School Road 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 Brooks School Road over I-69 carry?

About 7,234 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brooks School Road over I-69?

The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Brooks School Road over I-69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.