US Bridges

SR 14 over I-69 Nb/Sb

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 12.72 E SR 9 · Structure no. 003860

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,873
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 14 over I-69 Nb/Sb in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 65 years old, older 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 35,873 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,062 by 2034. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 14
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location12.72 E SR 9
RouteState Highway 14
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.07451, -85.22834
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,873 (2019)
Projected traffic36,062 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 14 over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 14 over I-69 Nb/Sb 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 14 over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 35,873 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.