US Bridges

I-69 SB over Unt Pigeon Creek

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 02.24 N SR 68 · Structure no. 080092

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,064
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over Unt Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I-69 SB over Unt 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,064 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,954 by 2031. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesUnt Pigeon Creek
Location02.24 N SR 68
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.22739, -87.46489
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,064 (2011)
Projected traffic14,954 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Unt Pigeon Creek built?

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

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

About 10,064 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over Unt Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over Unt Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.