US Bridges

I-69 SB over Sand Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 01.52 N SR 37 · Structure no. 038970

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,720
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-69 SB over Sand Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 59 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 31,720 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,925 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesSand Creek
Location01.52 N SR 37
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.96943, -85.97583
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,720 (2015)
Projected traffic41,925 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
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 Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is I-69 SB over Sand Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 SB over Sand Creek carry?

About 31,720 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over Sand Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.