US Bridges

Carroll RD over Eel River

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 01.00 E US 33 · Structure no. 0200041

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carroll RD over Eel River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carroll RD over Eel River in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 56 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,914 by 2038. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCarroll RD
CrossesEel River
Location01.00 E US 33
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.19135, -85.27729
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2018)
Projected traffic2,914 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Carroll RD over Eel River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Carroll RD over Eel River 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 Carroll RD over Eel River carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Carroll RD over Eel River?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Carroll RD over Eel River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.