US Bridges

S Maplecrest over Trier Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.30 S of Moeller RD · Structure no. 0200136

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,050
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Maplecrest over Trier Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Maplecrest over Trier Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 62 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 8,050 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,025 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Maplecrest
CrossesTrier Drain
Location00.30 S of Moeller RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.05082, -85.05833
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,050 (2023)
Projected traffic11,025 by 2042
Trucks20%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$932,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Maplecrest over Trier Drain built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is S Maplecrest over Trier 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S Maplecrest over Trier Drain carry?

About 8,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is S Maplecrest over Trier Drain?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S Maplecrest over Trier Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.