Grisamer RD over James T Johnson Drain
PoorAllen County, Indiana · 00.50 E Felger RD · Structure no. 0200056
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 108
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grisamer RD over James T Johnson Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Grisamer RD over James T Johnson Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 54 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 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Grisamer RD over James T Johnson Drain built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Grisamer RD over James T Johnson Drain 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 Grisamer RD over James T Johnson Drain carry?
About 108 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Grisamer RD over James T Johnson Drain?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Grisamer RD over James T Johnson Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.