US Bridges

I-69 NB over CSX RR

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.55 S SR 67 · Structure no. 039110

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,490
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 NB over CSX RR in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,490 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,835 by 2038. The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesCSX RR
Location00.55 S SR 67
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.0349, -85.73161
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,490 (2017)
Projected traffic31,835 by 2038
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 CSX RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I-69 NB over CSX RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 NB over CSX RR carry?

About 26,490 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over CSX RR?

The structure is 198 ft (60.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.