US Bridges

I-69 NB over Eagan Ditch

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 03.04 N US 50 · Structure no. 080274

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

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Eagan Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-69 NB over 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 272 ft (82.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesEagan Ditch
Location03.04 N US 50
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.69954, -87.1151
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length272 ft (82.8 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 Eagan Ditch built?

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

What condition is I-69 NB over 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 Eagan Ditch carry?

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

How long is I-69 NB over Eagan Ditch?

The structure is 272 ft (82.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Eagan Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.