US Bridges

SR 9 over Catfish Lake

Fair

Whitley County, Indiana · 03.13 S US 33 · Structure no. 002800

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
335 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,515
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Catfish Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over Catfish Lake in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 59 years old, older 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 3,515 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,731 by 2032. The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesCatfish Lake
Location03.13 S US 33
RouteState Highway 9
CountyWhitley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.25111, -85.46277
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length335 ft (102.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,515 (2021)
Projected traffic5,731 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over Catfish Lake built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 9 over Catfish Lake 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Catfish Lake carry?

About 3,515 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Catfish Lake?

The structure is 335 ft (102.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Catfish Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.