Thimlar RD over Botteron Drain
FairPosted for loadAllen County, Indiana · 00.20 N Doty Road · Structure no. 0200089
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,952
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thimlar RD over Botteron Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Thimlar RD over Botteron Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,952 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,916 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 29 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thimlar RD over Botteron Drain built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thimlar 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Thimlar RD over Botteron Drain carry?
About 1,952 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Thimlar RD over Botteron Drain?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Thimlar RD over Botteron Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.