US Bridges

Coverdale Road over I-469

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 02.91 W SR 1 · Structure no. 032828

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
701
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coverdale Road over I-469 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coverdale Road over I-469 in Allen 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 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 701 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2034. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCoverdale Road
CrossesI-469
Location02.91 W SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.95272, -85.22409
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic701 (2021)
Projected traffic169 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Coverdale Road over I-469 built?

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

What condition is Coverdale Road over I-469 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 Coverdale Road over I-469 carry?

About 701 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Coverdale Road over I-469?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Coverdale Road over I-469?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.