US Bridges

CR 275N over I-69 Nb/Sb

Fair

Steuben County, Indiana · 01.65 S SR 127 · Structure no. 040880

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,010
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 275N over I-69 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 275N over I-69 Nb/Sb in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 61 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,122 by 2029. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 275N
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location01.65 S SR 127
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.6827, -85.00395
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2020)
Projected traffic5,122 by 2029
Trucks8%
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 CR 275N over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is CR 275N over I-69 Nb/Sb 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 275N over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 275N over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 275N over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.