US Bridges

I-469 EB (s Jct) over I-69 Nb/Sb

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 05.51 S US 24 · Structure no. 040112

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,667
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-469 EB (s Jct) over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-469 EB (s Jct) over I-69 Nb/Sb in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 40 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 11,667 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,913 by 2037. The structure is 265 ft (80.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-469 EB (s Jct)
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location05.51 S US 24
RouteInterstate 469
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.96034, -85.29182
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,667 (2021)
Projected traffic13,913 by 2037
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 (s Jct) over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is I-469 EB (s Jct) 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I-469 EB (s Jct) over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 11,667 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-469 EB (s Jct) over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 265 ft (80.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I-469 EB (s Jct) over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.