US Bridges

NB Ramp to SR 57 over I-69 Nb/Sb

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 02.41 S I-64 · Structure no. 070490

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
453
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB Ramp to SR 57 over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB Ramp to SR 57 over I-69 Nb/Sb in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 453 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 752 by 2032. The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNB Ramp to SR 57
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location02.41 S I-64
RouteInterstate 69
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.1344, -87.47316
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length246 ft (74.9 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic453 (2004)
Projected traffic752 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NB Ramp to SR 57 over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is NB Ramp to SR 57 over I-69 Nb/Sb 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 NB Ramp to SR 57 over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 453 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NB Ramp to SR 57 over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NB Ramp to SR 57 over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.