US Bridges

I-69 NB over Washington Center Road

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.62 N SR 3 · Structure no. 040350

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
221 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,927
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 NB over Washington Center Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 NB over Washington Center Road in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 31,927 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,890 by 2035. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 NB
CrossesWashington Center Road
Location00.62 N SR 3
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.1326, -85.14749
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,927 (2020)
Projected traffic52,890 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Washington Center Road built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I-69 NB over Washington Center Road 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 Washington Center Road carry?

About 31,927 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-69 NB over Washington Center Road?

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 NB over Washington Center Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.