US Bridges

I-469 EB over Cfe RR

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 03.81 E US 27 · Structure no. 032848

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,884
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-469 EB over Cfe RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-469 EB over Cfe RR in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, 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 9,884 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,264 by 2034. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-469 EB
CrossesCfe RR
Location03.81 E US 27
RouteInterstate 469
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.01533, -85.02909
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,884 (2021)
Projected traffic8,264 by 2034
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-469 EB over Cfe RR built?

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

What condition is I-469 EB over Cfe RR 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 over Cfe RR carry?

About 9,884 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I-469 EB over Cfe RR?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns I-469 EB over Cfe RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.