I-469 WB over Houk Ditch
GoodAllen County, Indiana · 02.17 E US 27 · Structure no. 076130
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,521
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-469 WB over Houk Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-469 WB over Houk Ditch in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 37 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 8,521 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,264 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-469 WB over Houk Ditch built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is I-469 WB over Houk Ditch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I-469 WB over Houk Ditch carry?
About 8,521 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is I-469 WB over Houk Ditch?
The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns I-469 WB over Houk Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.