US Bridges

I-69 SB over Cfe RR

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.81 N SR 14 · Structure no. 040270

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,507
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over Cfe RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB over Cfe RR in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 31,507 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,614 by 2029. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesCfe RR
Location00.81 N SR 14
RouteInterstate 69
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.08568, -85.22423
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,507 (2020)
Projected traffic36,614 by 2029
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
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 SB over Cfe RR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is I-69 SB over Cfe RR 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 SB over Cfe RR carry?

About 31,507 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over Cfe RR?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over Cfe RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.