I-69 SB over Tippey Ditch
FairGrant County, Indiana · 00.47 S SR 18 · Structure no. 039740
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,634
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-69 SB over Tippey Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-69 SB over Tippey Ditch in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 62 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 14,634 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,562 by 2031. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-69 SB over Tippey Ditch built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is I-69 SB over Tippey Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does I-69 SB over Tippey Ditch carry?
About 14,634 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is I-69 SB over Tippey Ditch?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I-69 SB over Tippey Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.