US Bridges

ST Joe Center RD over Mowrer Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.01 W Wheelock Road · Structure no. 0200075

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,275
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Joe Center RD over Mowrer Drain is a concrete slab carrying ST Joe Center RD over Mowrer Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 9,275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,375 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesST Joe Center RD
CrossesMowrer Drain
Location00.01 W Wheelock Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.13588, -85.02462
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating69.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,275 (2016)
Projected traffic16,375 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 ST Joe Center RD over Mowrer Drain built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Joe Center RD over Mowrer 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 ST Joe Center RD over Mowrer Drain carry?

About 9,275 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST Joe Center RD over Mowrer Drain?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns ST Joe Center RD over Mowrer Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.