US Bridges

I-69 SB over Cedar Creek

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 03.62 N SR 1 · Structure no. 040470

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,755
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB over Cedar Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 15,755 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,295 by 2033. The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesCedar Creek
Location03.62 N SR 1
RouteInterstate 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.23092, -85.098
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,755 (2019)
Projected traffic26,295 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
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 Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is I-69 SB over Cedar Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-69 SB over Cedar Creek carry?

About 15,755 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.