US Bridges

I-469 EB over NS RR (new Castle)

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.56 W SR 1 · Structure no. 032830

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,351
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-469 EB over NS RR (new Castle) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-469 EB over NS RR (new Castle) in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 11,351 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,844 by 2032. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-469 EB
CrossesNS RR (new Castle)
Location00.56 W SR 1
RouteInterstate 469
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.95371, -85.17841
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.3 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,351 (2021)
Projected traffic13,844 by 2032
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 NS RR (new Castle) built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is I-469 EB over NS RR (new Castle) 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 I-469 EB over NS RR (new Castle) carry?

About 11,351 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is I-469 EB over NS RR (new Castle)?

The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-469 EB over NS RR (new Castle)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.