US Bridges

Lower Huntington R over Natural Drain #2

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.40 E Homestead RD · Structure no. 0200166

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,375
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Huntington R over Natural Drain #2 is a steel culvert carrying Lower Huntington R over Natural Drain #2 in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,025 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLower Huntington R
CrossesNatural Drain #2
Location00.40 E Homestead RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.99028, -85.27477
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,375 (2016)
Projected traffic5,025 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Huntington R over Natural Drain #2 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Huntington R over Natural Drain #2 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 Lower Huntington R over Natural Drain #2 carry?

About 3,375 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lower Huntington R over Natural Drain #2?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Huntington R over Natural Drain #2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.