US Bridges

I-69 SB over Peckhart Ditch

Good

DeKalb County, Indiana · 00.78 S SR 8 · Structure no. 040641

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,425
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over Peckhart Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB over Peckhart Ditch in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,425 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,548 by 2035. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesPeckhart Ditch
Location00.78 S SR 8
RouteInterstate 69
CountyDeKalb County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.35633, -85.08715
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,425 (2020)
Projected traffic20,548 by 2035
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 SB over Peckhart Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 SB over Peckhart 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 August 2023.

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

About 15,425 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over Peckhart Ditch?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over Peckhart Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.