US Bridges

I-69 SB over Indian Creek

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 1.70 N SR 445 · Structure no. 051370

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
344 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,818
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-69 SB over Indian 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 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 12,818 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,789 by 2030. The structure is 344 ft (105 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.70 N SR 445
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.05658, -86.68141
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length344 ft (105 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,818 (2014)
Projected traffic14,789 by 2030
Trucks15%
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 SB over Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is I-69 SB over Indian 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 SB over Indian Creek carry?

About 12,818 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over Indian Creek?

The structure is 344 ft (105 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.