US Bridges

Hursh Road over I-69 Nb/Sb

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 02.95 N SR 1 · Structure no. 040450

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,685
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hursh Road over I-69 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hursh Road over I-69 Nb/Sb in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 64 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,685 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,654 by 2031. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesHursh Road
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location02.95 N SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.22188, -85.10374
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,685 (2021)
Projected traffic1,654 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Hursh Road over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Hursh Road over I-69 Nb/Sb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

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

About 1,685 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.