US Bridges

CR 1000 S over I-69 Nb/Sb

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 01.19 N SR 5 · Structure no. 039890

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1000 S over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1000 S over I-69 Nb/Sb in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2036. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1000 S
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location01.19 N SR 5
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.6825, -85.48164
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2016)
Projected traffic140 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 CR 1000 S over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is CR 1000 S 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1000 S over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 1000 S over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1000 S over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.