US Bridges

Goeglein RD over Bullerman Drain

PoorPosted for load

Allen County, Indiana · 00.20 S of Trier RD · Structure no. 0200082

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
769
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goeglein RD over Bullerman Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Goeglein RD over Bullerman Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 769 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,279 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGoeglein RD
CrossesBullerman Drain
Location00.20 S of Trier RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.11124, -85.03687
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6.6 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic769 (2022)
Projected traffic1,279 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$410,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goeglein RD over Bullerman Drain built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goeglein RD over Bullerman Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Goeglein RD over Bullerman Drain carry?

About 769 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Goeglein RD over Bullerman Drain?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Goeglein RD over Bullerman Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.