US Bridges

Gar Creek RD over Lomont Drain

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Indiana · 00.30 E Berthaud Road · Structure no. 0200100

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gar Creek RD over Lomont Drain is a concrete slab carrying Gar Creek RD over Lomont Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 49 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGar Creek RD
CrossesLomont Drain
Location00.30 E Berthaud Road
RouteCounty Highway 70
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.09405, -84.93653
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2018)
Projected traffic389 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 Gar Creek RD over Lomont Drain built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Gar Creek RD over Lomont 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 Gar Creek RD over Lomont Drain carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gar Creek RD over Lomont Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gar Creek RD over Lomont Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.