US Bridges

SR 124 over I-69 Nb/Sb

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 01.72 E SR 5 · Structure no. 026190

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,261
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 124 over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 124 over I-69 Nb/Sb in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 62 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,261 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,153 by 2032. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 124
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location01.72 E SR 5
RouteState Highway 124
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.74191, -85.41189
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,261 (2019)
Projected traffic4,153 by 2032
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 124 over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 124 over I-69 Nb/Sb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 124 over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 2,261 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 124 over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 124 over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.