US Bridges

I-69 SB over Tepe Road

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 00.48 N SR 68 · Structure no. 080074

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,500
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over Tepe Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB over Tepe Road in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,333 by 2030. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesTepe Road
Location00.48 N SR 68
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.20127, -87.46771
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2008)
Projected traffic29,333 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SB over Tepe Road built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 SB over Tepe Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I-69 SB over Tepe Road carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over Tepe Road?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over Tepe Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.