Gar Creek RD over Edgerton-Carson Drain
FairAllen County, Indiana · 00.01 W Brobst Road · Structure no. 0200104
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gar Creek RD over Edgerton-Carson Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gar Creek RD over Edgerton-Carson Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 90 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 5 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Gar Creek RD over Edgerton-Carson Drain built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Gar Creek RD over Edgerton-Carson 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 Edgerton-Carson Drain carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Gar Creek RD over Edgerton-Carson Drain?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Gar Creek RD over Edgerton-Carson Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.