Schwartz RD over Koester Drain
FairAllen County, Indiana · 00.20 S Stellhorn Road · Structure no. 0200081
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schwartz RD over Koester Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Schwartz RD over Koester Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schwartz RD over Koester Drain built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schwartz RD over Koester 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 Schwartz RD over Koester Drain carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Schwartz RD over Koester Drain?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Schwartz RD over Koester Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.