Liberty Mills RD over Aboite Creek
PoorPosted for loadAllen County, Indiana · 00.60 W of Hamilton RD · Structure no. 0200157
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 536
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Liberty Mills RD over Aboite Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Liberty Mills RD over Aboite Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 57 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 536 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (25 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Liberty Mills RD over Aboite Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Liberty Mills RD over Aboite Creek 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 Liberty Mills RD over Aboite Creek carry?
About 536 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Liberty Mills RD over Aboite Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Liberty Mills RD over Aboite Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.