US Bridges

I-69 Nbsb over Smith Valley Road

Good

Johnson County, Indiana · 003.07 N SR 144 · Structure no. 012408

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 Nbsb over Smith Valley Road is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-69 Nbsb over Smith Valley Road in Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2045. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 Nbsb
CrossesSmith Valley Road
Location003.07 N SR 144
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJohnson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.60472, -86.2196
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length228 ft (69.4 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2023)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 I-69 Nbsb over Smith Valley Road built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 Nbsb over Smith Valley Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 Nbsb over Smith Valley Road carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-69 Nbsb over Smith Valley Road?

The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 Nbsb over Smith Valley Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.