US Bridges

Coverdale RD over Robinson-Brindle Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.40 S of Airport Expwy · Structure no. 0200167

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,431
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coverdale RD over Robinson-Brindle Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Coverdale RD over Robinson-Brindle Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1,431 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,138 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCoverdale RD
CrossesRobinson-Brindle Drain
Location00.40 S of Airport Expwy
RouteCounty Highway 25
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.99413, -85.22591
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,431 (2022)
Projected traffic2,138 by 2042
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 Coverdale RD over Robinson-Brindle Drain built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Coverdale RD over Robinson-Brindle Drain 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 Coverdale RD over Robinson-Brindle Drain carry?

About 1,431 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Coverdale RD over Robinson-Brindle Drain?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Coverdale RD over Robinson-Brindle Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.