US Bridges

I-69 NB over Spy Run Creek

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.42 S SR 3 · Structure no. 040330

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,327
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Spy Run Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 NB over Spy Run Creek 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 36,327 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,197 by 2030. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesSpy Run Creek
Location00.42 S SR 3
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.12902, -85.16608
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,327 (2018)
Projected traffic63,197 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-69 NB over Spy Run Creek 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 Spy Run Creek 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 Spy Run Creek carry?

About 36,327 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over Spy Run Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Spy Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.