US Bridges

I-69 NB over Trib Pigeon Creek

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 01.58 N SR 68 · Structure no. 080076

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,974
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Trib Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-69 NB over Trib Pigeon Creek in Gibson County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 18,974 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,333 by 2034. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesTrib Pigeon Creek
Location01.58 N SR 68
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.2174, -87.46559
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,974 (2008)
Projected traffic29,333 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Trib Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 NB over Trib Pigeon 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 November 2024.

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

About 18,974 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over Trib Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Trib Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.