US Bridges

I-69 NB over Ind Southern Railroad

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 04.00 S I-64 · Structure no. 070430

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,201
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Ind Southern Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 NB over Ind Southern Railroad in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 11,201 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,284 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesInd Southern Railroad
Location04.00 S I-64
RouteInterstate 69
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.11186, -87.4772
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,201 (2004)
Projected traffic20,284 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Ind Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 NB over Ind Southern Railroad 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 NB over Ind Southern Railroad carry?

About 11,201 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over Ind Southern Railroad?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Ind Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.