US Bridges

Arcola RD over Seegar Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 E Felger RD · Structure no. 0200062

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arcola RD over Seegar Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Arcola RD over Seegar Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 62 years old, older 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 6 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,943 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesArcola RD
CrossesSeegar Drain
Location00.10 E Felger RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.10371, -85.28395
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,943 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Arcola RD over Seegar Drain built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Arcola RD over Seegar 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Arcola RD over Seegar Drain carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arcola RD over Seegar Drain?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Arcola RD over Seegar Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.