US Bridges

I-69 NB over Hadley Road

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.97 S SR 14 · Structure no. 040220

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,630
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Hadley Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 NB over Hadley Road 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 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 25,630 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,389 by 2031. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesHadley Road
Location00.97 S SR 14
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.0624, -85.23659
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,630 (2022)
Projected traffic54,389 by 2031
Trucks12%
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-69 NB over Hadley Road built?

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

What condition is I-69 NB over Hadley Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-69 NB over Hadley Road carry?

About 25,630 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over Hadley Road?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Hadley Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.