US Bridges

Old Lima RD over Willow Creek

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 N Cedar Canyons RD · Structure no. 0200038

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lima RD over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Lima RD over Willow Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2034. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Lima RD
CrossesWillow Creek
Location00.10 N Cedar Canyons RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.23474, -85.17276
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2014)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Old Lima RD over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Lima RD over Willow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Old Lima RD over Willow Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Lima RD over Willow Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Old Lima RD over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.