US Bridges

Wallen Road over I-69 Nb/Sb

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 01.00 S SR 1 · Structure no. 040420

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,907
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wallen Road over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wallen Road over I-69 Nb/Sb in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,907 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,408 by 2033. The structure is 268 ft (81.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWallen Road
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location01.00 S SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.16438, -85.10622
Functional classUrban Minor 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,907 (2020)
Projected traffic5,408 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Wallen Road over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,907 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 268 ft (81.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wallen Road over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.