I-69 over Durnell Ditch
FairAllen County, Indiana · 00.95 S SR 14 · Structure no. 040235
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59,380
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-69 over Durnell Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-69 over Durnell Ditch in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 59,380 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,867 by 2031. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-69 over Durnell Ditch built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-69 over Durnell 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I-69 over Durnell Ditch carry?
About 59,380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I-69 over Durnell Ditch?
The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.
Who owns I-69 over Durnell Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.