US Bridges

I-69 SB over Becketts Run

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 01.94 S SR 1 · Structure no. 040410

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,353
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over Becketts Run is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB over Becketts Run in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 35,353 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,140 by 2035. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesBecketts Run
Location01.94 S SR 1
RouteInterstate 69
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.15198, -85.11319
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,353 (2018)
Projected traffic44,140 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
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 SB over Becketts Run built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I-69 SB over Becketts Run 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 SB over Becketts Run carry?

About 35,353 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over Becketts Run?

The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over Becketts Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.