US Bridges

Indianapolis Road over I-469 Eb/Wb

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 01.79 E I-69 · Structure no. 032826

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,056
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indianapolis Road over I-469 Eb/Wb is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indianapolis Road over I-469 Eb/Wb in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,056 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,890 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIndianapolis Road
CrossesI-469 Eb/Wb
Location01.79 E I-69
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.95424, -85.25805
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,056 (2021)
Projected traffic6,890 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Indianapolis Road over I-469 Eb/Wb built?

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

What condition is Indianapolis Road over I-469 Eb/Wb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Indianapolis Road over I-469 Eb/Wb carry?

About 4,056 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Indianapolis Road over I-469 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Indianapolis Road over I-469 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.