US Bridges

I-69 NB over Robinson Creek

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 01.69 S US 24 · Structure no. 040130

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,321
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Robinson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-69 NB over Robinson Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 61 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 21,321 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,526 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesRobinson Creek
Location01.69 S US 24
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.00891, -85.25829
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,321 (2021)
Projected traffic26,526 by 2041
Trucks18%
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 Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is I-69 NB over Robinson 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 February 2023.

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

About 21,321 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.