Meyer RD over Trier Drain
PoorPosted for loadAllen County, Indiana · 00.50 N Paulding RD · Structure no. 0200144
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,525
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meyer RD over Trier Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Meyer RD over Trier Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 56 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 4 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 2,525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 33 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Meyer RD over Trier Drain built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Meyer RD over Trier 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 Meyer RD over Trier Drain carry?
About 2,525 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Meyer RD 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 33 ft wide.
Who owns Meyer RD over Trier Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.