US Bridges

Platter RD over Maumee River

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.01 E Thimler Road · Structure no. 0200099

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
410 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,904
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Platter RD over Maumee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Platter RD over Maumee River in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 63 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 3,904 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,832 by 2038. The structure is 410 ft (124.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesPlatter RD
CrossesMaumee River
Location00.01 E Thimler Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.13104, -84.93491
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length410 ft (124.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,904 (2018)
Projected traffic5,832 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Platter RD over Maumee River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Platter RD over Maumee River 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 Platter RD over Maumee River carry?

About 3,904 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Platter RD over Maumee River?

The structure is 410 ft (124.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Platter RD over Maumee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.