Homestead RD over Little River
PoorAllen County, Indiana · 00.70 S of US 24 · Structure no. 0200161
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,581
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Homestead RD over Little River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Homestead RD over Little River in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.
It carries about 1,581 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,363 by 2038. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 32 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Homestead RD over Little River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Homestead RD over Little River 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 Homestead RD over Little River carry?
About 1,581 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Homestead RD over Little River?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Homestead RD over Little River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.