US Bridges

Covington RD over Aboite Creek

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.20 W Eggeman RD · Structure no. 0200154

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covington RD over Aboite Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Covington RD over Aboite Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2034. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCovington RD
CrossesAboite Creek
Location00.20 W Eggeman RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.05944, -85.29681
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2014)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Covington RD over Aboite Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Covington RD over Aboite 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 Covington RD over Aboite Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Covington RD over Aboite Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Covington RD over Aboite Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.