US Bridges

Aboite Center RD over Aboite Creek

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 W Hamilton RD · Structure no. 0200155

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aboite Center RD over Aboite Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Aboite Center RD over Aboite Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,943 by 2038. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAboite Center RD
CrossesAboite Creek
Location00.10 W Hamilton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.0451, -85.30855
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,943 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aboite Center RD over Aboite Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aboite Center 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Aboite Center RD over Aboite Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Aboite Center RD over Aboite Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Aboite Center RD over Aboite Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.