US Bridges

Notestine RD over Black Creek

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.02 E Roberts Road · Structure no. 0200011

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,431
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Notestine RD over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Notestine RD over Black Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 70 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 1,431 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,138 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNotestine RD
CrossesBlack Creek
Location00.02 E Roberts Road
RouteCounty Highway 106
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.18271, -84.92234
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,431 (2018)
Projected traffic2,138 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 Notestine RD over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Notestine RD over Black Creek 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 Notestine RD over Black Creek carry?

About 1,431 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Notestine RD over Black Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Notestine RD over Black Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.