US Bridges

I-69 SB over Beanblossom Overflow

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 03.28 N SR 46 · Structure no. 012210

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,560
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over Beanblossom Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB over Beanblossom Overflow 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 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 15,560 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,047 by 2035. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesBeanblossom Overflow
Location03.28 N SR 46
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.23856, -86.53834
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 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 rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,560 (2022)
Projected traffic33,047 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
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 Beanblossom Overflow built?

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

What condition is I-69 SB over Beanblossom Overflow 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 SB over Beanblossom Overflow carry?

About 15,560 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over Beanblossom Overflow?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over Beanblossom Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.