Tamarack DR over Shoppman Drain
PoorPosted for loadAllen County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Reed RD · Structure no. 0200060
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 462
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tamarack DR over Shoppman Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tamarack DR over Shoppman Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 462 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 767 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tamarack DR over Shoppman Drain built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tamarack DR over Shoppman 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Tamarack DR over Shoppman Drain carry?
About 462 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Tamarack DR over Shoppman Drain?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Tamarack DR over Shoppman Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.