US Bridges

Lynch Road EB over I-69 Nb/Sb

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 01.14 N SR 62 · Structure no. 070285

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,750
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynch Road EB over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lynch Road EB over I-69 Nb/Sb in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 6,750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,611 by 2032. The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLynch Road EB
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location01.14 N SR 62
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.01249, -87.46908
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length243 ft (74 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,750 (2014)
Projected traffic16,611 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lynch Road EB over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lynch Road EB over I-69 Nb/Sb 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lynch Road EB over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 6,750 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lynch Road EB over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 243 ft (74 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Lynch Road EB over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.