US Bridges

I-69 SB over Pigeon Creek

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 01.75 N SR 68 · Structure no. 080082

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,305 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
9,487
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-69 SB over Pigeon Creek 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 9,487 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,668 by 2030. The structure is 1,305 ft (397.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location01.75 N SR 68
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.21956, -87.4657
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,305 ft (397.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,487 (2008)
Projected traffic14,668 by 2030
Trucks15%
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 SB over Pigeon Creek built?

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

What condition is I-69 SB over 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 SB over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 9,487 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 1,305 ft (397.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.