US Bridges

I-469 WB over ST Joe Road

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 04.33 W SR 37 · Structure no. 076270

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,890
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-469 WB over ST Joe Road is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-469 WB over ST Joe Road in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 31 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 27,890 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,690 by 2043. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-469 WB
CrossesST Joe Road
Location04.33 W SR 37
RouteInterstate 469
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.16183, -85.06981
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,890 (2023)
Projected traffic31,690 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
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 ST Joe Road built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is I-469 WB over ST Joe 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-469 WB over ST Joe Road carry?

About 27,890 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I-469 WB over ST Joe Road?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns I-469 WB over ST Joe Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.