US Bridges

I-69 NB over In Northeastern RR

Good

Steuben County, Indiana · 00.25 N SR 4 · Structure no. 040750

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,914
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over In Northeastern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 NB over In Northeastern RR in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 62 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,914 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,093 by 2030. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesIn Northeastern RR
Location00.25 N SR 4
RouteInterstate 69
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.53074, -85.05547
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,914 (2022)
Projected traffic24,093 by 2030
Trucks32%
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 In Northeastern RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I-69 NB over In Northeastern RR 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 March 2023.

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

About 11,914 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over In Northeastern RR?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over In Northeastern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.