US Bridges

SR 236 over I-69 Nb/Sb

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 03.16 E SR 9 · Structure no. 029890

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,008
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 236 over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 236 over I-69 Nb/Sb in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 5,008 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2030. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 236
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location03.16 E SR 9
RouteState Highway 236
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.06234, -85.59272
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,008 (2021)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 236 over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 236 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 236 over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 5,008 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 236 over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 236 over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.