US Bridges

I-69 NB On-Ramp over I-69 Nb/Sb/Off-Ramp

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 05.69 S US 24 · Structure no. 040105

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
296 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,371
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB On-Ramp over I-69 Nb/Sb/Off-Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 NB On-Ramp over I-69 Nb/Sb/Off-Ramp in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,371 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2030. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 NB On-Ramp
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb/Off-Ramp
Location05.69 S US 24
RouteInterstate 69
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.95833, -85.29328
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,371 (2021)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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-69 NB On-Ramp over I-69 Nb/Sb/Off-Ramp built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-69 NB On-Ramp over I-69 Nb/Sb/Off-Ramp 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 NB On-Ramp over I-69 Nb/Sb/Off-Ramp carry?

About 3,371 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB On-Ramp over I-69 Nb/Sb/Off-Ramp?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB On-Ramp over I-69 Nb/Sb/Off-Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.