US Bridges

Lima RD over Branch of Willow Creek

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.08 N of Lima Plank Pkw · Structure no. 0200031

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,525
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lima RD over Branch of Willow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lima RD over Branch of Willow Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 48 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 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 5,525 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,525 by 2037. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLima RD
CrossesBranch of Willow Creek
Location00.08 N of Lima Plank Pkw
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.21903, -85.17189
Functional classUrban 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,525 (2017)
Projected traffic7,525 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Lima RD over Branch of Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Lima RD over Branch of Willow 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 Lima RD over Branch of Willow Creek carry?

About 5,525 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lima RD over Branch of Willow Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lima RD over Branch of Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.