US Bridges

I-469 EB over Cfe RR

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 02.71 W US 30 · Structure no. 032850

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,506
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 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,506 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,846 by 2034. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-469 EB
CrossesCfe RR
Location02.71 W US 30
RouteInterstate 469
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.02912, -85.01354
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,506 (2021)
Projected traffic8,846 by 2034
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
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. It was reconstructed in 2018.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does I-469 EB over Cfe RR carry?

About 10,506 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is I-469 EB over Cfe RR?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-469 EB over Cfe RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.