US Bridges

I-69 SB over CR 600 E Black Ankle CR

Good

Greene County, Indiana · 5.30 S SR 45 · Structure no. 080422

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,981 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
2,610
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over CR 600 E Black Ankle CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-69 SB over CR 600 E Black Ankle CR 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 2,610 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,624 by 2030. The structure is 1,981 ft (603.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesCR 600 E Black Ankle CR
Location5.30 S SR 45
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.96123, -86.83402
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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,981 ft (603.9 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,610 (2012)
Projected traffic23,624 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 CR 600 E Black Ankle CR built?

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

What condition is I-69 SB over CR 600 E Black Ankle CR 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 CR 600 E Black Ankle CR carry?

About 2,610 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over CR 600 E Black Ankle CR?

The structure is 1,981 ft (603.9 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over CR 600 E Black Ankle CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.