US Bridges

I69NBVETERANS Mem over South Kentucky Avenue

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.26 W US 41 · Structure no. 070020

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,156
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I69NBVETERANS Mem over South Kentucky Avenue is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I69NBVETERANS Mem over South Kentucky Avenue in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,156 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,156 by 2029. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI69NBVETERANS Mem
CrossesSouth Kentucky Avenue
Location00.26 W US 41
RouteCity Street 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.94181, -87.54824
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,156 (2019)
Projected traffic8,156 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I69NBVETERANS Mem over South Kentucky Avenue built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I69NBVETERANS Mem over South Kentucky Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does I69NBVETERANS Mem over South Kentucky Avenue carry?

About 8,156 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I69NBVETERANS Mem over South Kentucky Avenue?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I69NBVETERANS Mem over South Kentucky Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.