US Bridges

I-69 NB over Elkenberry Ditch

Good

Huntington County, Indiana · 02.47 S US 224 · Structure no. 039970

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Elkenberry Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-69 NB over Elkenberry Ditch in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,950 by 2039. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesElkenberry Ditch
Location02.47 S US 224
RouteInterstate 69
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.79959, -85.38271
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2019)
Projected traffic17,950 by 2039
Trucks31%
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 NB over Elkenberry Ditch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I-69 NB over Elkenberry Ditch 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 NB over Elkenberry Ditch carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over Elkenberry Ditch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Elkenberry Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.