US Bridges

I-69 NB On-Ramp over I-469 Eb/Wb

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.17 E I-69 · Structure no. 006173

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,440
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB On-Ramp over I-469 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 NB On-Ramp over I-469 Eb/Wb in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 3,440 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,110 by 2043. The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesI-69 NB On-Ramp
CrossesI-469 Eb/Wb
Location00.17 E I-69
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.96046, -85.28847
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.2 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,440 (2023)
Projected traffic4,110 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 On-Ramp over I-469 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is I-69 NB On-Ramp over I-469 Eb/Wb 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 NB On-Ramp over I-469 Eb/Wb carry?

About 3,440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB On-Ramp over I-469 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB On-Ramp over I-469 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.