US Bridges

Allen RD over A a Jackson #2 Ditch

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 S Hurshtown Road · Structure no. 0200001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allen RD over A a Jackson #2 Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Allen RD over A a Jackson #2 Ditch in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAllen RD
CrossesA a Jackson #2 Ditch
Location00.10 S Hurshtown Road
RouteCounty Highway 133
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.24051, -84.82733
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2018)
Projected traffic194 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Allen RD over A a Jackson #2 Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allen RD over A a Jackson #2 Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Allen RD over A a Jackson #2 Ditch carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Allen RD over A a Jackson #2 Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Allen RD over A a Jackson #2 Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.