US Bridges

Auburn RD over Cedar Creek

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 E Cedar Canyons RD · Structure no. 0200030

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,327
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auburn RD over Cedar Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Auburn RD over Cedar Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,327 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,983 by 2038. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesAuburn RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location00.10 E Cedar Canyons RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.235, -85.10273
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,327 (2018)
Projected traffic1,983 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Auburn RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auburn RD over Cedar 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Auburn RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,327 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Auburn RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Auburn RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.