US Bridges

Aboite RD over Pleasant Run Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.50 S Hamilton RD · Structure no. 0200170

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aboite RD over Pleasant Run Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Aboite RD over Pleasant Run Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 775 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAboite RD
CrossesPleasant Run Drain
Location00.50 S Hamilton RD
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.93898, -85.31934
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2024)
Projected traffic775 by 2044
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 Aboite RD over Pleasant Run Drain built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aboite RD over Pleasant Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Aboite RD over Pleasant Run Drain carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Aboite RD over Pleasant Run Drain?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Aboite RD over Pleasant Run Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.