US Bridges

I-69 SB over Bethal Ditch

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 06.14 S SR 58 · Structure no. 080290

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,550
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over Bethal Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I-69 SB over Bethal Ditch in Daviess County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7,550 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,722 by 2030. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesBethal Ditch
Location06.14 S SR 58
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.75945, -87.08121
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,550 (2010)
Projected traffic10,722 by 2030
Trucks38%
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 SB over Bethal Ditch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 SB over Bethal 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 SB over Bethal Ditch carry?

About 7,550 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over Bethal Ditch?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over Bethal Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.