US Bridges

SR 57 NB Ramp over I-69 Nb/Sb

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 02.12 S I-64 · Structure no. 070500

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
320 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,085
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 NB Ramp over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 57 NB Ramp over I-69 Nb/Sb in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 37 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 1,085 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,497 by 2032. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 57 NB Ramp
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location02.12 S I-64
RouteState Highway 57
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.13841, -87.4729
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 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 rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,085 (2016)
Projected traffic5,497 by 2032
Trucks21%
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 SR 57 NB Ramp over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 57 NB Ramp 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 57 NB Ramp over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 1,085 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

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

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.