US Bridges

W Arlington RD over I-69 Nb/Sb

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.07 N SR 46 · Structure no. 012140

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,902
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Arlington RD over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Arlington RD over I-69 Nb/Sb in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 5,902 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,271 by 2033. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesW Arlington RD
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location00.07 N SR 46
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.19403, -86.55446
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,902 (2021)
Projected traffic10,271 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 W Arlington RD over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is W Arlington RD 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does W Arlington RD over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 5,902 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W Arlington RD over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns W Arlington RD over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.