US Bridges

I-69 SB over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 02.47 N SR 62 · Structure no. 070340

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,004
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB over Pigeon Creek 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 26,004 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,004 by 2029. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location02.47 N SR 62
RouteInterstate 69
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.03256, -87.47293
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,004 (2019)
Projected traffic26,004 by 2029
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 SB over Pigeon Creek built?

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

What condition is I-69 SB over Pigeon Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 SB over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 26,004 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.