US Bridges

I-469 EB Ramp over Harber Ditch

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.13 W SR 1 · Structure no. 032831

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,106
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-469 EB Ramp over Harber Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-469 EB Ramp over Harber Ditch in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,106 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,499 by 2032. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-469 EB Ramp
CrossesHarber Ditch
Location00.13 W SR 1
RouteInterstate 469
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.95393, -85.17007
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,106 (2021)
Projected traffic3,499 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 EB Ramp over Harber Ditch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-469 EB Ramp over Harber 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-469 EB Ramp over Harber Ditch carry?

About 2,106 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-469 EB Ramp over Harber Ditch?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-469 EB Ramp over Harber Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.