US Bridges

Winchester Road over I-469 Eb/Wb

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 02.55 E SR 1 · Structure no. 032836

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,721
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winchester Road over I-469 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winchester 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 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 1,721 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,298 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesWinchester Road
CrossesI-469 Eb/Wb
Location02.55 E SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.96729, -85.12334
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,721 (2021)
Projected traffic3,298 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 Winchester Road over I-469 Eb/Wb built?

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

What condition is Winchester Road over I-469 Eb/Wb 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 Winchester Road over I-469 Eb/Wb carry?

About 1,721 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.