US Bridges

I-469 WB over I-69 Nb/Sb

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 06.25 W SR 37 · Structure no. 076410

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,746
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-469 WB over I-69 Nb/Sb is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-469 WB 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 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 24,746 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2032. The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-469 WB
CrossesI-69 Nb/Sb
Location06.25 W SR 37
RouteInterstate 469
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.16848, -85.10427
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 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 width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,746 (2018)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2032
Trucks12%
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 I-69 Nb/Sb built?

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

What condition is I-469 WB over I-69 Nb/Sb 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-469 WB over I-69 Nb/Sb carry?

About 24,746 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-469 WB 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 67 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.