I-69 SB over Lake Charles
GoodSteuben County, Indiana · 00.55 S SR 127 · Structure no. 040900
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 629 ft
- 19 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,114
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-69 SB over Lake Charles is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB over Lake Charles in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 59 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 8,114 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2030. The structure is 629 ft (191.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-69 SB over Lake Charles built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is I-69 SB over Lake Charles 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 2023.
How much traffic does I-69 SB over Lake Charles carry?
About 8,114 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is I-69 SB over Lake Charles?
The structure is 629 ft (191.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns I-69 SB over Lake Charles?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.