US Bridges

SR 14 over Inverness Pond

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 01.06 W I-69 · Structure no. 003870

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,735
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Inverness Pond is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 14 over Inverness Pond in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 12,735 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,025 by 2028. The structure is 261 ft (79.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesInverness Pond
Location01.06 W I-69
RouteState Highway 14
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.07432, -85.24833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length261 ft (79.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,735 (2021)
Projected traffic19,025 by 2028
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 14 over Inverness Pond built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Inverness Pond 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Inverness Pond carry?

About 12,735 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Inverness Pond?

The structure is 261 ft (79.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Inverness Pond?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.