US Bridges

I-69 over Williams/Howard Ditch

Good

Warrick County, Indiana · 00.28 S SR 66 · Structure no. 070217

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,398
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 over Williams/Howard Ditch is a steel culvert carrying I-69 over Williams/Howard Ditch in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 20,398 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,940 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69
CrossesWilliams/Howard Ditch
Location00.28 S SR 66
RouteInterstate 69
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates37.97306, -87.45003
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,398 (2004)
Projected traffic36,940 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Williams/Howard Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 over Williams/Howard Ditch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 over Williams/Howard Ditch carry?

About 20,398 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-69 over Williams/Howard Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns I-69 over Williams/Howard Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.