SR 38 over I-69 Nb/Sb
FairMadison County, Indiana · 03.97 E SR 13 · Structure no. 012800
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 223 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,166
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 38 over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 38 over I-69 Nb/Sb in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 63 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 12,166 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,395 by 2038. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 38 over I-69 Nb/Sb built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is SR 38 over I-69 Nb/Sb 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 38 over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?
About 12,166 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 38 over I-69 Nb/Sb?
The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 38 over I-69 Nb/Sb?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.