US Bridges

Thiele Road over I-469 Eb/Wb

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 01.48 E SR 1 · Structure no. 032835

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
776
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thiele Road over I-469 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thiele Road over I-469 Eb/Wb in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 776 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,181 by 2032. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesThiele Road
CrossesI-469 Eb/Wb
Location01.48 E SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.95719, -85.13924
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.3 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic776 (2018)
Projected traffic2,181 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Thiele Road over I-469 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

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

About 776 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.