I-69 SB over Thorpe Creek
FairMadison County, Indiana · 00.28 S SR 13 · Structure no. 039040
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,070
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-69 SB over Thorpe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-69 SB over Thorpe Creek in Madison 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 28,070 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,095 by 2035. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 71 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-69 SB over Thorpe 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 Thorpe 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I-69 SB over Thorpe Creek carry?
About 28,070 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-69 SB over Thorpe Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns I-69 SB over Thorpe Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.