US Bridges

Notestine RD over Wertz Ditch

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 E Rupert Road · Structure no. 0200013

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
703
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Notestine RD over Wertz Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Notestine RD over Wertz Ditch in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 703 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2038. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNotestine RD
CrossesWertz Ditch
Location00.10 E Rupert Road
RouteCounty Highway 106
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.18371, -84.88052
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
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 rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic703 (2018)
Projected traffic1,050 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 Wertz Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Notestine RD over Wertz 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 Notestine RD over Wertz Ditch carry?

About 703 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Notestine RD over Wertz Ditch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Notestine RD over Wertz Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.