US Bridges

I-469 EB over US 27 Nb/Sb

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 04.96 E SR 1 · Structure no. 032841

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,448
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-469 EB over US 27 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-469 EB over US 27 Nb/Sb 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 7,448 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,804 by 2034. The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-469 EB
CrossesUS 27 Nb/Sb
Location04.96 E SR 1
RouteInterstate 469
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.98236, -85.08619
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.1 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,448 (2018)
Projected traffic12,804 by 2034
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 US 27 Nb/Sb 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 US 27 Nb/Sb 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-469 EB over US 27 Nb/Sb carry?

About 7,448 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-469 EB over US 27 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-469 EB over US 27 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.