US Bridges

I-69 NB over RR Br Blue Grass CR

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 03.44 S I-64 · Structure no. 070450

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,407
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over RR Br Blue Grass CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 NB over RR Br Blue Grass CR in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,407 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,284 by 2032. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesRR Br Blue Grass CR
Location03.44 S I-64
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.11956, -87.47891
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,407 (2014)
Projected traffic20,284 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 RR Br Blue Grass CR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is I-69 NB over RR Br Blue Grass CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 NB over RR Br Blue Grass CR carry?

About 13,407 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over RR Br Blue Grass CR?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over RR Br Blue Grass CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.