US Bridges

I-69 SB over Fosters Branch

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 01.52 S SR 38 · Structure no. 039090

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,223
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over Fosters Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-69 SB over Fosters Branch 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 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 30,223 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,393 by 2035. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesFosters Branch
Location01.52 S SR 38
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.99197, -85.79161
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,223 (2015)
Projected traffic37,393 by 2035
Trucks18%
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 Fosters Branch 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 Fosters 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 August 2023.

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

About 30,223 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over Fosters Branch?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over Fosters Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.