US Bridges

I-69 NB over Fox Lake Road

Fair

Steuben County, Indiana · 01.80 S US 20 · Structure no. 040820

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,939
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Fox Lake Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-69 NB over Fox Lake Road in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 11,939 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,762 by 2028. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesFox Lake Road
Location01.80 S US 20
RouteInterstate 69
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.60916, -85.04687
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,939 (2021)
Projected traffic17,762 by 2028
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Fox Lake Road built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is I-69 NB over Fox Lake Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-69 NB over Fox Lake Road carry?

About 11,939 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over Fox Lake Road?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Fox Lake Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.