US Bridges

I-469 WB over Wheelock Road

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 01.92 E SR 37 · Structure no. 076200

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,844
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-469 WB over Wheelock Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-469 WB over Wheelock Road 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 15,844 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2034. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-469 WB
CrossesWheelock Road
Location01.92 E SR 37
RouteInterstate 469
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.15433, -85.02494
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,844 (2021)
Projected traffic185 by 2034
Trucks25%
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 WB over Wheelock Road built?

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

What condition is I-469 WB over Wheelock Road 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 I-469 WB over Wheelock Road carry?

About 15,844 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-469 WB over Wheelock Road?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-469 WB over Wheelock Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.