US Bridges

I-469 & EB Ramp over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.16 E US 27 · Structure no. 032844

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,980
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-469 & EB Ramp over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying I-469 & EB Ramp over Drainage Ditch 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 5 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 21,980 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,984 by 2034. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesI-469 & EB Ramp
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location00.16 E US 27
RouteInterstate 469
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.98296, -85.08366
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,980 (2019)
Projected traffic19,984 by 2034
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 & EB Ramp over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is I-469 & EB Ramp over Drainage Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-469 & EB Ramp over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 21,980 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-469 & EB Ramp over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns I-469 & EB Ramp over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.