US Bridges

I-469 WB to I-69 S over Wallen Road

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.46 W I-69 · Structure no. 076350

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,241
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-469 WB to I-69 S over Wallen Road is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying I-469 WB to I-69 S over Wallen Road in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, 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 11,241 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2035. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI-469 WB to I-69 S
CrossesWallen Road
Location00.46 W I-69
RouteInterstate 469
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.16435, -85.108
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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,241 (2020)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2035
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 to I-69 S over Wallen Road built?

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

What condition is I-469 WB to I-69 S over Wallen 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 to I-69 S over Wallen Road carry?

About 11,241 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I-469 WB to I-69 S over Wallen Road?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-469 WB to I-69 S over Wallen Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.