FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-469 NB

Carrying I-469 NB over NS RR (FOSTORIA)

00.60 N US 30, Allen, Indiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I-469 NB

The I-469 NB bridge in Allen, Indiana carries I-469 NB over NS RR (FOSTORIA). It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2021, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 74.4 meters (244 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 17,586 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I-469 NB compares

▼ 5.8
Load rating vs Indiana average (35.6 t)
Bottom 26%
Lower load rating than 74% of Indiana bridges
601
Bridges in Allen · 41 in Poor condition
I-469 NB 29.8 t
Indiana average 35.6 t

Live comparison across Indiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.6
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
11.3
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Last Reconstructed
2021
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
74.4 m (244 ft)
Deck Width
14.8 m (49 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
17,586 vehicles/day
Structure Number
076010

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-469 NB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare I-469 NB against other structures in Allen and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I-469 NB?

I-469 NB in Allen, Indiana has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I-469 NB inspected?

I-469 NB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 17,586 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-469 NB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I-469 NB?

I-469 NB has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-469 NB?

I-469 NB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I-469 NB and does age affect safety?

I-469 NB was built in 1991, making it 35 years old and last reconstructed in 2021.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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