US Bridges

Fogel RD over Yant Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.40 N Mccomb RD · Structure no. 0200053

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
163
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fogel RD over Yant Drain is a steel culvert carrying Fogel RD over Yant Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 163 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFogel RD
CrossesYant Drain
Location00.40 N Mccomb RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.25209, -85.2303
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2018)
Projected traffic243 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Fogel RD over Yant Drain built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fogel RD over Yant 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Fogel RD over Yant Drain carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fogel RD over Yant Drain?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Fogel RD over Yant Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.