US Bridges

Woodburn RD over Grover Drain #2

PoorPosted for load

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Roussey Road · Structure no. 0200037

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,225
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodburn RD over Grover Drain #2 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Woodburn RD over Grover Drain #2 in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,325 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWoodburn RD
CrossesGrover Drain #2
Location00.10 W of Roussey Road
RouteCounty Highway 84
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.12375, -84.90721
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,225 (2022)
Projected traffic6,325 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodburn RD over Grover Drain #2 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodburn RD over Grover Drain #2 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Woodburn RD over Grover Drain #2 carry?

About 4,225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woodburn RD over Grover Drain #2?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Woodburn RD over Grover Drain #2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.