US Bridges

Coldwater Road NB over I-69 Nb/Sb

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 01.36 N SR 3 · Structure no. 040385

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,949
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coldwater Road NB over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coldwater Road NB over I-69 Nb/Sb in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 16,949 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,949 by 2041. The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesColdwater Road NB
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location01.36 N SR 3
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.13832, -85.13516
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,949 (2021)
Projected traffic16,949 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 NB over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Coldwater Road NB 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 Coldwater Road NB over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 16,949 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.