US Bridges

I-69 NB over Pipe Creek

Good

Delaware County, Indiana · 03.95 N SR 28 · Structure no. 039520

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Pipe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-69 NB over Pipe Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,870 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesPipe Creek
Location03.95 N SR 28
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.33416, -85.55899
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2017)
Projected traffic19,870 by 2040
Trucks35%
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 Pipe Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I-69 NB over Pipe 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 July 2023.

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

About 15,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over Pipe Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Pipe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.