US Bridges

Washington Center over Mud Run Drain

GoodPosted for load

Allen County, Indiana · 00.20 W Rapp RD · Structure no. 0200064

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,709
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Center over Mud Run Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying Washington Center over Mud Run Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,709 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,047 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWashington Center
CrossesMud Run Drain
Location00.20 W Rapp RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.13289, -85.33086
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,709 (2018)
Projected traffic4,047 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Washington Center over Mud Run Drain built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Center over Mud Run Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Center over Mud Run Drain carry?

About 2,709 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Washington Center over Mud Run Drain?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Center over Mud Run Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.