US Bridges

Milan Center RD over Botteron Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.50 N Doty Road · Structure no. 0200086

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milan Center RD over Botteron Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying Milan Center RD over Botteron Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMilan Center RD
CrossesBotteron Drain
Location00.50 N Doty Road
RouteCounty Highway 101
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.15132, -84.94618
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2018)
Projected traffic233 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Milan Center RD over Botteron Drain built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milan Center RD over Botteron 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 Milan Center RD over Botteron Drain carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Milan Center RD over Botteron Drain?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Milan Center RD over Botteron Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.