US Bridges

I-69 SB over Olmstead Road

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 02.11 N SR 62 · Structure no. 070320

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,822
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over Olmstead Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB over Olmstead Road 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 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 14,822 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,524 by 2032. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesOlmstead Road
Location02.11 N SR 62
RouteInterstate 69
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.02746, -87.47218
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,822 (2004)
Projected traffic29,524 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 SB over Olmstead Road built?

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

What condition is I-69 SB over Olmstead Road 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 Olmstead Road carry?

About 14,822 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over Olmstead Road?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over Olmstead Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.