US Bridges

Moeller RD over Trier Drain

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.30 E Adams Center RD · Structure no. 0200134

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moeller RD over Trier Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Moeller RD over Trier Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2036. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMoeller RD
CrossesTrier Drain
Location00.30 E Adams Center RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.05502, -85.05376
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2016)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2036
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 Moeller RD over Trier Drain built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moeller RD over Trier Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Moeller RD over Trier Drain carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Moeller RD over Trier Drain?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Moeller RD over Trier Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.