US Bridges

I-469 NB over SR 37

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Allen County, Indiana · 03.65 N US 24 · Structure no. 076160

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,764
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-469 NB over SR 37 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-469 NB over SR 37 in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 33 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 14,764 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,197 by 2034. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-469 NB
CrossesSR 37
Location03.65 N US 24
RouteInterstate 469
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.13347, -85.00721
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,764 (2020)
Projected traffic7,197 by 2034
Trucks23%
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 SR 37 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I-469 NB over SR 37 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-469 NB over SR 37 carry?

About 14,764 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-469 NB over SR 37?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-469 NB over SR 37?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.