Ehle RD over Black Creek
FairAllen County, Indiana · 00.10 W Ashton Drive · Structure no. 0200112
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ehle RD over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ehle RD over Black Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 109 ft (33.2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ehle RD over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ehle 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 Ehle RD over Black Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ehle RD over Black Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ehle RD over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.