US Bridges

I-69 NB over Griffy Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 02.55 N SR 46 · Structure no. 012150

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
286 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,184
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Griffy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 NB over Griffy Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 53 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 10,184 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,350 by 2035. The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesGriffy Creek
Location02.55 N SR 46
RouteInterstate 69
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.22824, -86.54499
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length286 ft (87.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,184 (2022)
Projected traffic28,350 by 2035
Trucks22%
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 NB over Griffy Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is I-69 NB over Griffy 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 NB over Griffy Creek carry?

About 10,184 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over Griffy Creek?

The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Griffy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.