I-69 SB over SR 5 & SR 218
PoorHuntington County, Indiana · 04.68 S SR 5 · Structure no. 039880
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,329
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-69 SB over SR 5 & SR 218 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB over SR 5 & SR 218 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 14,329 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,488 by 2029. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-69 SB over SR 5 & SR 218 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is I-69 SB over SR 5 & SR 218 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does I-69 SB over SR 5 & SR 218 carry?
About 14,329 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is I-69 SB over SR 5 & SR 218?
The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-69 SB over SR 5 & SR 218?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.