US Bridges

SR 69 over Spencer Ditch

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 07.36 S SR 62 · Structure no. 024570

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
447
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69 over Spencer Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 69 over Spencer Ditch in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 447 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 743 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR 69
CrossesSpencer Ditch
Location07.36 S SR 62
RouteState Highway 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.82955, -87.95342
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic447 (2004)
Projected traffic743 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 69 over Spencer Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 69 over Spencer Ditch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 69 over Spencer Ditch carry?

About 447 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 69 over Spencer Ditch?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 69 over Spencer Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.