US Bridges

SR 48 over I-69 Nb/Sb

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 05.96 E SR 43 · Structure no. 017843

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,754
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 48 over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 48 over I-69 Nb/Sb in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 34,754 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,239 by 2035. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 48
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location05.96 E SR 43
RouteState Highway 48
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.16457, -86.57315
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,754 (2016)
Projected traffic42,239 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 SR 48 over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 48 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 48 over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 34,754 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 48 over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns SR 48 over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.