US Bridges

SR 120 over I-69 Nb/Sb

Good

Steuben County, Indiana · 00.07 E SR 127 · Structure no. 025920

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,060
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 120 over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 120 over I-69 Nb/Sb in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 60 years old, older 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 8,060 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,834 by 2043. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 120
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location00.07 E SR 127
RouteState Highway 120
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.7298, -85.00028
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,060 (2023)
Projected traffic9,834 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 120 over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 120 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 120 over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 8,060 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 120 over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 120 over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.