I-469 WB over ST Marys River
FairAllen County, Indiana · 00.45 W US 27 · Structure no. 076250
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 255 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,709
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-469 WB over ST Marys River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-469 WB over ST Marys River in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 35 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 9,709 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,804 by 2034. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-469 WB over ST Marys River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is I-469 WB over ST Marys River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I-469 WB over ST Marys River carry?
About 9,709 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is I-469 WB over ST Marys River?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns I-469 WB over ST Marys River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.