US Bridges

I-469 EB over I-69 Nb/Sb

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 06.25 W SR 37 · Structure no. 076400

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,780
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-469 EB over I-69 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-469 EB over I-69 Nb/Sb in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, 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 10,780 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2032. The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-469 EB
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location06.25 W SR 37
RouteInterstate 469
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.16834, -85.1043
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (79 m)
Longest span131 ft (40 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,780 (2020)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
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 EB over I-69 Nb/Sb built?

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

What condition is I-469 EB over I-69 Nb/Sb 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 I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 10,780 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-469 EB over I-69 Nb/Sb?

The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I-469 EB over I-69 Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.