US Bridges

Wayne Trace over I-469 Eb/Wb

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 02.53 E US 27 · Structure no. 032847

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,152
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wayne Trace over I-469 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wayne Trace over I-469 Eb/Wb in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 1,152 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2032. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesWayne Trace
CrossesI-469 Eb/Wb
Location02.53 E US 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.99953, -85.04314
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,152 (2021)
Projected traffic237 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Wayne Trace over I-469 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Wayne Trace 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wayne Trace over I-469 Eb/Wb carry?

About 1,152 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wayne Trace over I-469 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wayne Trace over I-469 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.