US Bridges

I-69 NB over Unt Eagan Ditch

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 02.47 N US 50 · Structure no. 080266

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Unt Eagan Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I-69 NB over Unt Eagan Ditch 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,700 by 2030. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesUnt Eagan Ditch
Location02.47 N US 50
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.69282, -87.12009
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2010)
Projected traffic10,700 by 2030
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-69 NB over Unt Eagan Ditch built?

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

What condition is I-69 NB over Unt Eagan Ditch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-69 NB over Unt Eagan Ditch carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over Unt Eagan Ditch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Unt Eagan Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.