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I-69 NB over NS RR (chicago)

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.53 N SR 14 · Structure no. 040240

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,914
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over NS RR (chicago) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 NB over NS RR (chicago) in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 65 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 30,914 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,228 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesNS RR (chicago)
Location00.53 N SR 14
RouteInterstate 69
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.08191, -85.22634
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,914 (2020)
Projected traffic73,228 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 NS RR (chicago) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I-69 NB over NS RR (chicago) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 NB over NS RR (chicago) carry?

About 30,914 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over NS RR (chicago)?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over NS RR (chicago)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.