US Bridges

I-469 EB over Houk Ditch

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 02.17 E US 27 · Structure no. 032846

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,057
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-469 EB over Houk Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-469 EB over Houk Ditch in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 37 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 10,057 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,264 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI-469 EB
CrossesHouk Ditch
Location02.17 E US 27
RouteInterstate 469
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.99595, -85.0481
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,057 (2021)
Projected traffic8,264 by 2032
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
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 Houk Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is I-469 EB over Houk 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 January 2024.

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

About 10,057 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I-469 EB over Houk Ditch?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I-469 EB over Houk Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.