US Bridges

Woodburn RD over Litzenberg Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.01 W State Line Road · Structure no. 0200106

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,535
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodburn RD over Litzenberg Drain is a steel culvert carrying Woodburn RD over Litzenberg Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 1,535 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,294 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWoodburn RD
CrossesLitzenberg Drain
Location00.01 W State Line Road
RouteCounty Highway 340
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.12604, -84.80367
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,535 (2018)
Projected traffic2,294 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 Woodburn RD over Litzenberg Drain built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodburn RD over Litzenberg 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 Woodburn RD over Litzenberg Drain carry?

About 1,535 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woodburn RD over Litzenberg Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Woodburn RD over Litzenberg Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.