I-69 SB over Abandoned RR
PoorMadison County, Indiana · 00.58 N SR 236 · Structure no. 039280
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,226
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-69 SB over Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB over Abandoned RR in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 23,226 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-69 SB over Abandoned RR built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is I-69 SB over Abandoned RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does I-69 SB over Abandoned RR carry?
About 23,226 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is I-69 SB over Abandoned RR?
The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-69 SB over Abandoned RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.