US Bridges

I-69 NB over SR 62 So RR & Ditch

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 01.55 N SR 66 · Structure no. 070260

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,822
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over SR 62 So RR & Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 NB over SR 62 So RR & 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 14,822 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,524 by 2032. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesSR 62 So RR & Ditch
Location01.55 N SR 66
RouteInterstate 69
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.99662, -87.46569
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,822 (2004)
Projected traffic29,524 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 NB over SR 62 So RR & Ditch built?

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

What condition is I-69 NB over SR 62 So RR & 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 NB over SR 62 So RR & Ditch carry?

About 14,822 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over SR 62 So RR & Ditch?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over SR 62 So RR & Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.