US Bridges

I-469 NB over North River Road

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.64 N US 24 · Structure no. 076050

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,899
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-469 NB over North River Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-469 NB over North River Road in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, 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 14,899 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,197 by 2035. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-469 NB
CrossesNorth River Road
Location00.64 N US 24
RouteInterstate 469
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.09307, -84.99471
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,899 (2020)
Projected traffic7,197 by 2035
Trucks24%
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-469 NB over North River Road built?

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

What condition is I-469 NB over North River 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-469 NB over North River Road carry?

About 14,899 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-469 NB over North River Road?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I-469 NB over North River Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.