Amber RD over Little River
PoorAllen County, Indiana · 00.90 S of US 24 · Structure no. 0200163
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 102
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Amber RD over Little River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Amber RD over Little River in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 28 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Amber RD over Little River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Amber 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 Amber RD over Little River carry?
About 102 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Amber RD over Little River?
The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Amber RD over Little River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.