US Bridges

Stellhorn Road over I-469 Nb/Sb

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 01.10 S SR 37 · Structure no. 076070

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,532
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stellhorn Road over I-469 Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stellhorn Road over I-469 Nb/Sb 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 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 2,532 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,890 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesStellhorn Road
CrossesI-469 Nb/Sb
Location01.10 S SR 37
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.12145, -84.99564
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,532 (2021)
Projected traffic2,890 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Stellhorn Road over I-469 Nb/Sb built?

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

What condition is Stellhorn Road over I-469 Nb/Sb 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Stellhorn Road over I-469 Nb/Sb carry?

About 2,532 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stellhorn Road over I-469 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Stellhorn Road over I-469 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.