US Bridges

I-69 NB over Beanblossom Overflow

Fair

Monroe County, Indiana · 03.28 N SR 46 · Structure no. 012200

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,510
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Beanblossom Overflow is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-69 NB over Beanblossom Overflow in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 79 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 15,510 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,055 by 2035. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 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
CrossesBeanblossom Overflow
Location03.28 N SR 46
RouteInterstate 69
CountyMonroe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.23846, -86.53805
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,510 (2022)
Projected traffic32,055 by 2035
Trucks20%
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 Beanblossom Overflow built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is I-69 NB over Beanblossom Overflow 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 Beanblossom Overflow carry?

About 15,510 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over Beanblossom Overflow?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Beanblossom Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.