Slusher RD over Edgerton-Carson Drain
PoorPosted for loadAllen County, Indiana · 00.01 W of Brobst Road · Structure no. 0200107
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Slusher RD over Edgerton-Carson Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Slusher 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Slusher 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 Slusher RD over Edgerton-Carson Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Slusher RD over Edgerton-Carson Drain carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Slusher RD over Edgerton-Carson Drain?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Slusher RD over Edgerton-Carson Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.