US Bridges

Marion Center Road over I-469 Eb/Wb

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 01.67 E US 27 · Structure no. 032845

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,485
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marion Center Road over I-469 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marion Center Road over I-469 Eb/Wb in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 36 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 3,485 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,390 by 2039. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMarion Center Road
CrossesI-469 Eb/Wb
Location01.67 E US 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.99269, -85.05667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,485 (2021)
Projected traffic2,390 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Marion Center Road over I-469 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Marion Center 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Marion Center Road over I-469 Eb/Wb carry?

About 3,485 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Marion Center Road over I-469 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.