US Bridges

Sample Road over I-69 Nb/Sb

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 06.30 N SR 46 · Structure no. 079020

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sample Road over I-69 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Sample Road over I-69 Nb/Sb in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,533 by 2035. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSample Road
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location06.30 N SR 46
RouteCounty Highway 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.26584, -86.52292
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2022)
Projected traffic8,533 by 2035
Trucks3%
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 Sample Road over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sample Road 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Sample Road over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sample Road over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sample Road over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.