FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-69 EB RAMP 41SB

Carrying I-69 EB RAMP 41SB over EAGLE CREEK

00.40 SOUTH I164, Vanderburgh, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I-69 EB RAMP 41SB

The I-69 EB RAMP 41SB bridge in Vanderburgh, Indiana carries I-69 EB RAMP 41SB over EAGLE CREEK. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 15 sections, stretching 386.5 meters (1268 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30,654 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I-69 EB RAMP 41SB compares

▲ 2.9
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Top 29%
Higher load rating than 71% of Indiana bridges
286
Bridges in Vanderburgh · 12 in Poor condition
I-69 EB RAMP 41SB 38.5 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
10.1
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
38.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1988
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
15
Structure Length
386.5 m (1268 ft)
Deck Width
13.1 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30,654 vehicles/day
Structure Number
070040

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-69 EB RAMP 41SB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare I-69 EB RAMP 41SB against other structures in Vanderburgh and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I-69 EB RAMP 41SB?

I-69 EB RAMP 41SB in Vanderburgh, Indiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I-69 EB RAMP 41SB inspected?

I-69 EB RAMP 41SB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 30,654 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-69 EB RAMP 41SB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I-69 EB RAMP 41SB?

I-69 EB RAMP 41SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-69 EB RAMP 41SB?

I-69 EB RAMP 41SB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I-69 EB RAMP 41SB and does age affect safety?

I-69 EB RAMP 41SB was built in 1988, making it 38 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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