US Bridges

I-69 NB over SR 13

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Indiana · 04.25 S SR 38 · Structure no. 039050

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,070
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over SR 13 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 NB over SR 13 in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 28,070 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,095 by 2035. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesSR 13
Location04.25 S SR 38
RouteInterstate 69
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.99365, -85.84311
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,070 (2015)
Projected traffic33,095 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-69 NB over SR 13 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is I-69 NB over SR 13 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 NB over SR 13 carry?

About 28,070 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over SR 13?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over SR 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.