US Bridges

I-69 NB over Lake George Road

Fair

Steuben County, Indiana · 00.88 N I-90 · Structure no. 040970

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,934
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Lake George Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 NB over Lake George Road in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 9,934 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2030. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesLake George Road
Location00.88 N I-90
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.74753, -84.99584
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating99.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,934 (2022)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2030
Trucks38%
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 Lake George Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I-69 NB over Lake George 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 March 2023.

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

About 9,934 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

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

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Lake George Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.