US Bridges

CR 650W over I-69 Nb/Sb

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 01.74 S SR 38 · Structure no. 039070

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 650W over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 650W over I-69 Nb/Sb 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 5 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2030. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesCR 650W
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location01.74 S SR 38
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.99173, -85.79616
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2015)
Projected traffic351 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 CR 650W over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

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

What condition is CR 650W 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 650W over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 650W over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 650W over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.