US Bridges

Oak Grove Road over I-69 Nb/Sb

Poor

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.41 S SR 62 · Structure no. 070250

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Grove Road over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak Grove Road over I-69 Nb/Sb in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 133 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2032. The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Grove Road
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location00.41 S SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.99126, -87.46283
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.5 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2004)
Projected traffic187 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 Oak Grove Road over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Grove Road over I-69 Nb/Sb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Oak Grove Road over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oak Grove Road over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Grove Road over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.