Gibson RD over Natural Drain
FairAllen County, Indiana · 00.20 W Mill Road · Structure no. 0200042
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gibson RD over Natural Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gibson RD over Natural Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 75 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gibson RD over Natural Drain built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Gibson RD over Natural Drain 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 Gibson RD over Natural Drain carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gibson RD over Natural Drain?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Gibson RD over Natural Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.