US Bridges

I-469 EB over ST Joseph River

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 01.39 E I-69 · Structure no. 076370

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
288 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,570
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-469 EB over ST Joseph River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-469 EB over ST Joseph River in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 30 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 23,570 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2035. The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-469 EB
CrossesST Joseph River
Location01.39 E I-69
RouteInterstate 469
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.16552, -85.07764
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,570 (2017)
Projected traffic185 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-469 EB over ST Joseph River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is I-469 EB over ST Joseph River 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 EB over ST Joseph River carry?

About 23,570 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-469 EB over ST Joseph River?

The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-469 EB over ST Joseph River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.