US Bridges

SR 9 over US 24

Good

Huntington County, Indiana · 01.71 N SR 5 · Structure no. 002730

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,087
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over US 24 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over US 24 in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 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 3,087 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,537 by 2044. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesUS 24
Location01.71 N SR 5
RouteState Highway 9
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.9051, -85.48139
Functional classUrban 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,087 (2024)
Projected traffic3,537 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 over US 24 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 9 over US 24 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over US 24 carry?

About 3,087 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over US 24?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over US 24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.