US Bridges

I-69 SB over Salamonie River Road

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 01.31 S SR 5 · Structure no. 039920

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
414 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,329
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over Salamonie River Road is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB over Salamonie River Road 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 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 14,329 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,071 by 2029. The structure is 414 ft (126.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesSalamonie River Road
Location01.31 S SR 5
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.70635, -85.45433
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length414 ft (126.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,329 (2021)
Projected traffic19,071 by 2029
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-69 SB over Salamonie River Road 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 Salamonie River Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-69 SB over Salamonie River Road carry?

About 14,329 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over Salamonie River Road?

The structure is 414 ft (126.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over Salamonie River Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.