US Bridges

I-69 NB over CSX RR

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.68 N SR 48 · Structure no. 012120

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,326
2021 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 Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 23,326 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,586 by 2035. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesCSX RR
Location00.68 N SR 48
RouteInterstate 69
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.17289, -86.56725
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,326 (2021)
Projected traffic39,586 by 2035
Trucks16%
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 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

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

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

About 23,326 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over CSX RR?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.