US Bridges

I-69 over Unt Half Moon Ditch

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 01.75 N SR 168 · Structure no. 080102

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,920
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 over Unt Half Moon Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying I-69 over Unt Half Moon Ditch 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 19,920 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,520 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-69
CrossesUnt Half Moon Ditch
Location01.75 N SR 168
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.27331, -87.41425
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,920 (2010)
Projected traffic29,520 by 2030
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 over Unt Half Moon Ditch built?

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

What condition is I-69 over Unt Half Moon Ditch 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 over Unt Half Moon Ditch carry?

About 19,920 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I-69 over Unt Half Moon Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 over Unt Half Moon Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.