Tonkel RD over Natural Drain #3
FairAllen County, Indiana · 00.10 S Popp Road · Structure no. 0200024
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,775
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tonkel RD over Natural Drain #3 is a concrete culvert carrying Tonkel RD over Natural Drain #3 in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 11,775 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,750 by 2034. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tonkel RD over Natural Drain #3 built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tonkel RD over Natural Drain #3 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 Tonkel RD over Natural Drain #3 carry?
About 11,775 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Tonkel RD over Natural Drain #3?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Tonkel RD over Natural Drain #3?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.