US Bridges

SR 69 over Black River

Good

Posey County, Indiana · 01.37 S I-64 · Structure no. 024592

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,077 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,590
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69 over Black River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 69 over Black River in Posey County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,590 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,381 by 2041. The structure is 1,077 ft (328.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 69
CrossesBlack River
Location01.37 S I-64
RouteState Highway 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.18191, -87.90693
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,077 ft (328.2 m)
Longest span186 ft (56.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,590 (2021)
Projected traffic4,381 by 2041
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Black River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 69 over Black River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 69 over Black River carry?

About 3,590 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is SR 69 over Black River?

The structure is 1,077 ft (328.2 m) long with a longest span of 186 ft (56.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 69 over Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.