US Bridges

I-69 SB over Wabash River Road

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 00.83 S US 224 · Structure no. 040010

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
551 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
14,360
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over Wabash River Road is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-69 SB over Wabash River Road in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 61 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 14,360 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,340 by 2042. The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesWabash River Road
Location00.83 S US 224
RouteInterstate 69
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.81858, -85.36401
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length551 ft (167.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,360 (2021)
Projected traffic19,340 by 2042
Trucks29%
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 Wabash River Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is I-69 SB over Wabash 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 September 2023.

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

About 14,360 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

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

The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over Wabash River Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.