US Bridges

I-69 over Nurenbern Ditch

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 00.72 N SR 66 · Structure no. 070240

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,398
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 over Nurenbern Ditch is a steel culvert carrying I-69 over Nurenbern Ditch in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 20,398 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,940 by 2034. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69
CrossesNurenbern Ditch
Location00.72 N SR 66
RouteInterstate 69
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.98684, -87.4593
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,398 (2004)
Projected traffic36,940 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 over Nurenbern Ditch built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 over Nurenbern Ditch 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 I-69 over Nurenbern Ditch carry?

About 20,398 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-69 over Nurenbern Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 over Nurenbern Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.