US Bridges

I-69 NB over Schlensker Ditch

Fair

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 05.41 N SR 62 · Structure no. 070390

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,004
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Schlensker Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-69 NB over Schlensker Ditch 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 26,004 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,004 by 2029. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 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 NB
CrossesSchlensker Ditch
Location05.41 N SR 62
RouteInterstate 69
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.07602, -87.47622
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 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
Trucks14%
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 NB over Schlensker Ditch built?

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

What condition is I-69 NB over Schlensker 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 Schlensker Ditch carry?

About 26,004 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over Schlensker Ditch?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Schlensker Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.