US Bridges

I-69 SB over White River

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.23 N SR 32 · Structure no. 039370

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
399 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,790
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB over White River in Delaware 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 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 17,790 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,040 by 2040. The structure is 399 ft (121.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesWhite River
Location00.23 N SR 32
RouteInterstate 69
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.12141, -85.56899
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length399 ft (121.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,790 (2020)
Projected traffic19,040 by 2040
Trucks22%
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 White River 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 White River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 SB over White River carry?

About 17,790 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over White River?

The structure is 399 ft (121.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.