US Bridges

SR 9 SB over NS RR (huntington)

Good

Huntington County, Indiana · 00.78 S US 24 · Structure no. 002710

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,317
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 SB over NS RR (huntington) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 SB over NS RR (huntington) in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 60 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,317 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,813 by 2032. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 9 SB
CrossesNS RR (huntington)
Location00.78 S US 24
RouteState Highway 9
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.8671, -85.53415
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,317 (2019)
Projected traffic5,813 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR 9 SB over NS RR (huntington) built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 9 SB over NS RR (huntington) 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 SB over NS RR (huntington) carry?

About 4,317 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 SB over NS RR (huntington)?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 SB over NS RR (huntington)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.