US Bridges

Covington Road over I-69 Nb/Sb

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 01.21 S SR 14 · Structure no. 040210

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,393
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covington Road over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Covington Road over I-69 Nb/Sb in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 13,393 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,840 by 2033. The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesCovington Road
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location01.21 S SR 14
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.05989, -85.24008
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,393 (2021)
Projected traffic23,840 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Covington Road over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Covington Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Covington Road over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 13,393 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Covington Road over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 290 ft (88.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Covington Road over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.