US Bridges

SR-144 over I-69 Nb/Sb

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 12.69 N SR-44 · Structure no. 012406

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-144 over I-69 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR-144 over I-69 Nb/Sb in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,100 by 2045. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR-144
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location12.69 N SR-44
RouteState Highway 144
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.56581, -86.24692
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2022)
Projected traffic20,100 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR-144 over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-144 over I-69 Nb/Sb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR-144 over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR-144 over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SR-144 over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.