US Bridges

I-469 EB over Lafayette Center Road

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.94 E I-69 · Structure no. 032824

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,810
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-469 EB over Lafayette Center Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-469 EB over Lafayette Center Road in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 38 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,810 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,360 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-469 EB
CrossesLafayette Center Road
Location00.94 E I-69
RouteInterstate 469
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.9591, -85.2733
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,810 (2021)
Projected traffic15,360 by 2041
Trucks35%
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-469 EB over Lafayette Center Road built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I-469 EB over Lafayette Center Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-469 EB over Lafayette Center Road carry?

About 11,810 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-469 EB over Lafayette Center Road?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-469 EB over Lafayette Center Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.