US Bridges

Hillegas Road over I-69 Nb/Sb

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.48 S US 30 · Structure no. 040300

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
327 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,410
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillegas Road over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillegas Road over I-69 Nb/Sb in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,410 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,600 by 2037. The structure is 327 ft (99.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHillegas Road
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location00.48 S US 30
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.11665, -85.19241
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.8 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,410 (2021)
Projected traffic24,600 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hillegas Road over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Hillegas 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 March 2023.

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

About 15,410 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 327 ft (99.8 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.