US Bridges

US 224 over I-69 Nb/Sb

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 00.23 W SR 116 · Structure no. 029100

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,879
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 224 over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 224 over I-69 Nb/Sb in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 61 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 6 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 4,879 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,992 by 2032. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 224
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location00.23 W SR 116
RouteU.S. Route 224
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.82769, -85.35397
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,879 (2019)
Projected traffic11,992 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 224 over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 224 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 224 over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 4,879 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 224 over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 224 over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.