US Bridges

South Bend DR over Graham Mcculloch Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 E Jefferson Blvd · Structure no. 0200077

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,747
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Bend DR over Graham Mcculloch Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Bend DR over Graham Mcculloch Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 1,747 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,903 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Bend DR
CrossesGraham Mcculloch Drain
Location00.10 E Jefferson Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.05031, -85.2314
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,747 (2018)
Projected traffic2,903 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Bend DR over Graham Mcculloch Drain built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Bend DR over Graham Mcculloch 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 South Bend DR over Graham Mcculloch Drain carry?

About 1,747 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South Bend DR over Graham Mcculloch Drain?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns South Bend DR over Graham Mcculloch Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.