US Bridges

Low Huntington RD over I-69 Nb/Sb

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 02.97 S US 24 · Structure no. 040120

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,137
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Low Huntington RD over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Low Huntington RD over I-69 Nb/Sb in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,137 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2033. The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLow Huntington RD
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location02.97 S US 24
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.9923, -85.26818
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.5 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,137 (2021)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Low Huntington RD over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Low Huntington RD over I-69 Nb/Sb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Low Huntington RD over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 7,137 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Low Huntington RD over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 248 ft (75.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Low Huntington RD over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.