US Bridges

I-69 NB over Base Line Road/Cr 600N

Good

Vanderburgh County, Indiana · 03.30 S I-64 · Structure no. 070470

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,150
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Base Line Road/Cr 600N is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 NB over Base Line Road/Cr 600N in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, 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 28,150 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,284 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesBase Line Road/Cr 600N
Location03.30 S I-64
RouteInterstate 69
CountyVanderburgh County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.12179, -87.47818
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,150 (2021)
Projected traffic20,284 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-69 NB over Base Line Road/Cr 600N built?

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

What condition is I-69 NB over Base Line Road/Cr 600N 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 Base Line Road/Cr 600N carry?

About 28,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over Base Line Road/Cr 600N?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Base Line Road/Cr 600N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.