US Bridges

Coldwater Road SB over I-69 Nb/Sb

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 01.30 N SR 3 · Structure no. 040383

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,305
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coldwater Road SB over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coldwater Road SB over I-69 Nb/Sb in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 13,305 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,126 by 2035. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesColdwater Road SB
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location01.30 N SR 3
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.13782, -85.13622
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,305 (2021)
Projected traffic39,126 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Coldwater Road SB over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Coldwater Road SB 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 November 2023.

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

About 13,305 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Coldwater Road SB over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.