US Bridges

Yoder Road over I-69 Nb/Sb

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 07.75 N US 224 · Structure no. 040100

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
441
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yoder Road over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yoder Road over I-69 Nb/Sb in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 441 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2035. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesYoder Road
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location07.75 N US 224
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.93148, -85.31378
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic441 (2019)
Projected traffic600 by 2035
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Yoder Road over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Yoder Road over I-69 Nb/Sb 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Yoder Road over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 441 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Yoder Road over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Yoder Road over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.