US Bridges

I-69 SB over Mitchell Branch

Good

Greene County, Indiana · 00.50 S SR 54 · Structure no. 079922

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
633 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,417
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over Mitchell Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-69 SB over Mitchell Branch in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,417 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,634 by 2030. The structure is 633 ft (193 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesMitchell Branch
Location00.50 S SR 54
RouteInterstate 69
CountyGreene County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.9824, -86.71537
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length633 ft (193 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,417 (2012)
Projected traffic11,634 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Mitchell Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 SB over Mitchell Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 SB over Mitchell Branch carry?

About 2,417 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over Mitchell Branch?

The structure is 633 ft (193 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over Mitchell Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.