US Bridges

Union Chapel Road over I-69 Nb/Sb

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 01.43 N SR 1 · Structure no. 040441

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,090
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Chapel Road over I-69 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Union Chapel Road over I-69 Nb/Sb in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 14,090 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,690 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUnion Chapel Road
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location01.43 N SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.2001, -85.10422
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.2 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,090 (2021)
Projected traffic25,690 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 Union Chapel Road over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Chapel 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Union Chapel Road over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 14,090 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.2 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Union Chapel Road over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.