I-69 SB over NS RR Mcculloch Ditch
FairAllen County, Indiana · 00.80 S US 24 · Structure no. 040170
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 255 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,794
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-69 SB over NS RR Mcculloch Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB over NS RR Mcculloch Ditch in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 61 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 18,794 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,903 by 2030. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-69 SB over NS RR Mcculloch Ditch built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is I-69 SB over NS RR Mcculloch Ditch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I-69 SB over NS RR Mcculloch Ditch carry?
About 18,794 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is I-69 SB over NS RR Mcculloch Ditch?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns I-69 SB over NS RR Mcculloch Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.