US Bridges

I-69 NB over CR 550 S

Good

Gibson County, Indiana · 01.88 N SR 168 · Structure no. 080104

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,960
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over CR 550 S is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I-69 NB over CR 550 S 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 9,960 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,760 by 2030. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesCR 550 S
Location01.88 N SR 168
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.27425, -87.41304
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,960 (2010)
Projected traffic14,760 by 2030
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-69 NB over CR 550 S built?

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

What condition is I-69 NB over CR 550 S 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 CR 550 S carry?

About 9,960 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over CR 550 S?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over CR 550 S?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.