US Bridges

I-69 over Kruise Private Drive

Fair

DeKalb County, Indiana · 02.02 S SR 8 · Structure no. 040555

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,849
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 over Kruise Private Drive is a concrete culvert carrying I-69 over Kruise Private Drive in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30,849 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,494 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69
CrossesKruise Private Drive
Location02.02 S SR 8
RouteInterstate 69
CountyDeKalb County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.33588, -85.08784
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,849 (2020)
Projected traffic51,494 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-69 over Kruise Private Drive built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 over Kruise Private Drive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 over Kruise Private Drive carry?

About 30,849 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-69 over Kruise Private Drive?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 over Kruise Private Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.