US Bridges

I-69 NB over SR 5

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 02.01 S SR 124 · Structure no. 039930

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,451
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over SR 5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 NB over SR 5 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 13,451 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,071 by 2029. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesSR 5
Location02.01 S SR 124
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.72013, -85.43683
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,451 (2021)
Projected traffic19,071 by 2029
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-69 NB over SR 5 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-69 NB over SR 5 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 NB over SR 5 carry?

About 13,451 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over SR 5?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over SR 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.