US Bridges

I-69 NB over Eight Mile Creek

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 06.68 N US 224 · Structure no. 040080

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,325
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Eight Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 NB over Eight Mile Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 62 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,325 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,488 by 2036. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesEight Mile Creek
Location06.68 N US 224
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.91836, -85.32396
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,325 (2018)
Projected traffic22,488 by 2036
Trucks35%
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-69 NB over Eight Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is I-69 NB over Eight Mile Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 NB over Eight Mile Creek carry?

About 15,325 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over Eight Mile Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Eight Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.