US Bridges

I-69 Nbsb over Unt Clear Creek

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 06.67 N SR 445 · Structure no. 051340

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,635
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 Nbsb over Unt Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying I-69 Nbsb over Unt Clear Creek in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,635 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,578 by 2030. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI-69 Nbsb
CrossesUnt Clear Creek
Location06.67 N SR 445
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.0727, -86.60252
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,635 (2014)
Projected traffic29,578 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Nbsb over Unt Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 Nbsb over Unt Clear Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-69 Nbsb over Unt Clear Creek carry?

About 25,635 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-69 Nbsb over Unt Clear Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 Nbsb over Unt Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.