US Bridges

I-69 SB over SR 257

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 01.79 S US 50 · Structure no. 080232

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,905
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over SR 257 is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I-69 SB over SR 257 in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7,905 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,795 by 2032. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesSR 257
Location01.79 S US 50
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.63257, -87.13164
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,905 (2010)
Projected traffic11,795 by 2032
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-69 SB over SR 257 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 SB over SR 257 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-69 SB over SR 257 carry?

About 7,905 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over SR 257?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over SR 257?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.