US Bridges

Carroll RD over Main Drain

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Indiana · 00.50 E Johnson · Structure no. 0200051

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,167
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carroll RD over Main Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Carroll RD over Main Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,167 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,238 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCarroll RD
CrossesMain Drain
Location00.50 E Johnson
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.19125, -85.22916
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,167 (2018)
Projected traffic3,238 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Main Drain built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Carroll RD over Main 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 Carroll RD over Main Drain carry?

About 2,167 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carroll RD over Main Drain?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Carroll RD over Main Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.