US Bridges

Bass RD over Seegar Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.20 W Scott RD · Structure no. 0200063

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,167
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bass RD over Seegar Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bass RD over Seegar Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,167 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,238 by 2038. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBass RD
CrossesSeegar Drain
Location00.20 W Scott RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.0894, -85.27821
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,167 (2018)
Projected traffic3,238 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bass RD over Seegar Drain built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bass 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 Bass RD over Seegar Drain carry?

About 2,167 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bass RD over Seegar Drain?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bass RD over Seegar Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.