US Bridges

I-469 over Woods Ditch

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 01.34 W SR 1 · Structure no. 032829

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,207
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-469 over Woods Ditch is a steel culvert carrying I-469 over Woods Ditch in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 19,207 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,690 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-469
CrossesWoods Ditch
Location01.34 W SR 1
RouteInterstate 469
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.95274, -85.1936
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,207 (2019)
Projected traffic27,690 by 2032
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-469 over Woods Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-469 over Woods Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-469 over Woods Ditch carry?

About 19,207 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I-469 over Woods Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns I-469 over Woods Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.