US Bridges

I-469 over Dawkins Road

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.53 N US 30 · Structure no. 076000

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,230
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-469 over Dawkins Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-469 over Dawkins Road in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 36,230 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,374 by 2034. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI-469
CrossesDawkins Road
Location00.53 N US 30
RouteInterstate 469
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.07079, -84.9899
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,230 (2021)
Projected traffic10,374 by 2034
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-469 over Dawkins Road built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I-469 over Dawkins Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-469 over Dawkins Road carry?

About 36,230 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I-469 over Dawkins Road?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns I-469 over Dawkins Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.