US Bridges

Lower Huntington R over Robinson-Brindle Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.80 E Branstrator RD · Structure no. 0200151

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,587
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Huntington R over Robinson-Brindle Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lower Huntington R over Robinson-Brindle Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 90 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 1,587 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,372 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLower Huntington R
CrossesRobinson-Brindle Drain
Location00.80 E Branstrator RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.00505, -85.23827
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,587 (2022)
Projected traffic2,372 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 Lower Huntington R over Robinson-Brindle Drain built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Lower Huntington R over Robinson-Brindle 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 Lower Huntington R over Robinson-Brindle Drain carry?

About 1,587 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lower Huntington R over Robinson-Brindle Drain?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Huntington R over Robinson-Brindle Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.