US Bridges

I-469 over Six Mile Creek

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 01.90 N US 24 · Structure no. 076360

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,629
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-469 over Six Mile Creek is a steel culvert carrying I-469 over Six Mile Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, 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 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 33,629 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,179 by 2034. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI-469
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location01.90 N US 24
RouteInterstate 469
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.11133, -84.99574
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,629 (2019)
Projected traffic14,179 by 2034
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-469 over Six Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is I-469 over Six Mile Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-469 over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 33,629 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-469 over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-469 over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.