US Bridges

I-69 NB over Brandon Ditch

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 01.14 N SR 236 · Structure no. 039290

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,840
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Brandon Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-69 NB over Brandon Ditch in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 63 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 20,840 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,365 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesBrandon Ditch
Location01.14 N SR 236
RouteInterstate 69
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.0766, -85.58165
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,840 (2018)
Projected traffic25,365 by 2038
Trucks27%
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 Brandon Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

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

About 20,840 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over Brandon Ditch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Brandon Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.