US Bridges

I-69 NB over NS RR (industrial Spur)

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.83 N US 30 · Structure no. 040310

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,191
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over NS RR (industrial Spur) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 NB over NS RR (industrial Spur) in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 34,191 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,197 by 2031. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesNS RR (industrial Spur)
Location00.83 N US 30
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.12897, -85.17404
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,191 (2020)
Projected traffic63,197 by 2031
Trucks15%
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 NB over NS RR (industrial Spur) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I-69 NB over NS RR (industrial Spur) 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 (industrial Spur) carry?

About 34,191 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.