US Bridges

I-469 EB over Snyder Ditch

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Allen County, Indiana · 02.73 E SR 1 · Structure no. 032837

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,678
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-469 EB over Snyder Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-469 EB over Snyder Ditch in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 9,678 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,804 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-469 EB
CrossesSnyder Ditch
Location02.73 E SR 1
RouteInterstate 469
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.96898, -85.12051
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,678 (2020)
Projected traffic12,804 by 2032
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-469 EB over Snyder Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is I-469 EB over Snyder Ditch 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 June 2023.

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

About 9,678 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I-469 EB over Snyder Ditch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-469 EB over Snyder Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.