Ray RD over Eel River
PoorAllen County, Indiana · 00.20 N Carroll RD · Structure no. 0200054
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 108
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ray RD over Eel River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ray RD over Eel River in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 108 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2038. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ray RD over Eel River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ray RD over Eel River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Ray RD over Eel River carry?
About 108 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ray RD over Eel River?
The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ray RD over Eel River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.