US Bridges

I-469 WB Off Ramp over Drainage Ditch

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.01 E US 27 · Structure no. 032843

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,991
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-469 WB Off Ramp over Drainage Ditch is a other culvert carrying I-469 WB Off Ramp over Drainage Ditch in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,991 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,487 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesI-469 WB Off Ramp
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location00.01 E US 27
RouteInterstate 469
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.98307, -85.08617
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,991 (2021)
Projected traffic23,487 by 2034
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 WB Off Ramp over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is I-469 WB Off Ramp over Drainage 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-469 WB Off Ramp over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,991 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-469 WB Off Ramp over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns I-469 WB Off Ramp over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.