US Bridges

Giesking RD over James T Johnson Drain

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 01.50 E US 33 · Structure no. 0200052

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Giesking RD over James T Johnson Drain is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Giesking RD over James T Johnson Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2038. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGiesking RD
CrossesJames T Johnson Drain
Location01.50 E US 33
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.18269, -85.26408
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2018)
Projected traffic162 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 Giesking RD over James T Johnson Drain built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Giesking RD over James T Johnson Drain 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Giesking RD over James T Johnson Drain carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Giesking RD over James T Johnson Drain?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Giesking RD over James T Johnson Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.