US Bridges

I-69 SB over Cedar Creek

Good

DeKalb County, Indiana · 00.22 N US 6 · Structure no. 040730

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,726
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-69 SB over Cedar Creek in DeKalb County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 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 13,726 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,674 by 2034. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesCedar Creek
Location00.22 N US 6
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.44255, -85.0539
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,726 (2021)
Projected traffic24,674 by 2034
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
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 Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I-69 SB 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 August 2023.

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

About 13,726 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.