US Bridges

I-69 NB over Vertrees Ditch

Good

Daviess County, Indiana · 03.09 N SR 58 · Structure no. 080322

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,837
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Vertrees Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-69 NB over Vertrees 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 6,837 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,605 by 2030. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesVertrees Ditch
Location03.09 N SR 58
RouteInterstate 69
CountyDaviess County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.88853, -87.06258
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,837 (2010)
Projected traffic9,605 by 2030
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-69 NB over Vertrees Ditch built?

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

What condition is I-69 NB over Vertrees 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 February 2023.

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

About 6,837 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over Vertrees Ditch?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Vertrees Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.