US Bridges

Ehle RD over Wilbur Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.15 W Brush College RD · Structure no. 0200095

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ehle RD over Wilbur Drain is a concrete slab carrying Ehle RD over Wilbur Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEhle RD
CrossesWilbur Drain
Location00.15 W Brush College RD
RouteCounty Highway 96
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.15968, -84.91497
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2018)
Projected traffic210 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 Ehle RD over Wilbur Drain built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ehle RD over Wilbur 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 Ehle RD over Wilbur Drain carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ehle RD over Wilbur Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ehle RD over Wilbur Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.