US Bridges

I-69 SB over US 24 Eb/Wb

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 03.21 S SR 14 · Structure no. 040190

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,136
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over US 24 Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB over US 24 Eb/Wb in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 64 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 19,136 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,903 by 2034. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesUS 24 Eb/Wb
Location03.21 S SR 14
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.03395, -85.25259
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,136 (2018)
Projected traffic28,903 by 2034
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
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-69 SB over US 24 Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-69 SB over US 24 Eb/Wb 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-69 SB over US 24 Eb/Wb carry?

About 19,136 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over US 24 Eb/Wb?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over US 24 Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.