US Bridges

Main Street over I-69 Nb/Sb

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 01.33 S SR 9 · Structure no. 039160

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over I-69 Nb/Sb in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,420 by 2035. The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location01.33 S SR 9
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.05002, -85.67789
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2013)
Projected traffic6,420 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Main Street over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Main Street over I-69 Nb/Sb 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 Main Street over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 215 ft (65.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.