US Bridges

I-69 SB over Vandolah Road

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 04.07 N SR 1 · Structure no. 040490

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,907
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-69 SB over Vandolah Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-69 SB over Vandolah Road in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 15,907 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,850 by 2039. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-69 SB
CrossesVandolah Road
Location04.07 N SR 1
RouteInterstate 69
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.23649, -85.09398
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,907 (2020)
Projected traffic20,850 by 2039
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-69 SB over Vandolah Road built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I-69 SB over Vandolah Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-69 SB over Vandolah Road carry?

About 15,907 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-69 SB over Vandolah Road?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-69 SB over Vandolah Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.