US Bridges

SR 5 over I-69 Nb/Sb

Good

Huntington County, Indiana · 01.15 S SR 218 · Structure no. 039865

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
993
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 over I-69 Nb/Sb in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 993 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2037. The structure is 268 ft (81.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location01.15 S SR 218
RouteState Highway 5
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.65409, -85.50447
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length268 ft (81.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic993 (2020)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 5 over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 5 over I-69 Nb/Sb 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 5 over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 993 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 268 ft (81.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.