US Bridges

SR 1 over Ely Run

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 02.50 N I-69 · Structure no. 000440

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,342
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Ely Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 1 over Ely Run in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 35 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 9,342 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,452 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1
CrossesEly Run
Location02.50 N I-69
RouteState Highway 1
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.19046, -85.06233
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,342 (2022)
Projected traffic9,452 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 1 over Ely Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SR 1 over Ely Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1 over Ely Run carry?

About 9,342 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Ely Run?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over Ely Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.