US Bridges

I-69 NB over Cedar Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Indiana · 03.59 S SR 8 · Structure no. 040520

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,907
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 NB over Cedar Creek in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 62 years old, older 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 15,907 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,295 by 2032. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesCedar Creek
Location03.59 S SR 8
RouteInterstate 69
CountyDeKalb County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.31673, -85.08763
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,907 (2020)
Projected traffic26,295 by 2032
Trucks22%
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 Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I-69 NB over Cedar Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 NB over Cedar Creek carry?

About 15,907 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.