Ward RD over Black Creek
FairAllen County, Indiana · 00.10 W Ashton Road · Structure no. 0200111
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 141
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ward RD over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ward RD over Black Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2038. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 32 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ward RD over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ward RD over Black Creek 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 Ward RD over Black Creek carry?
About 141 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ward RD over Black Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ward RD over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.