US Bridges

I-69 NB over SR 127

Fair

Steuben County, Indiana · 01.68 S SR 120 · Structure no. 040920

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,994
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over SR 127 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 NB over SR 127 in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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 8,994 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,678 by 2034. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesSR 127
Location01.68 S SR 120
RouteInterstate 69
CountySteuben County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.70632, -85.00469
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,994 (2021)
Projected traffic16,678 by 2034
Trucks34%
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 SR 127 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is I-69 NB over SR 127 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-69 NB over SR 127 carry?

About 8,994 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over SR 127?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over SR 127?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.