US Bridges

S County Line RD over Rebecca Knight Drain

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 W Aboite Road · Structure no. 0200172

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S County Line RD over Rebecca Knight Drain is a steel truss - thru carrying S County Line RD over Rebecca Knight Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesS County Line RD
CrossesRebecca Knight Drain
Location00.10 W Aboite Road
RouteCounty Highway 2
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.91708, -85.32182
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S County Line RD over Rebecca Knight Drain built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is S County Line RD over Rebecca Knight 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 S County Line RD over Rebecca Knight Drain carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S County Line RD over Rebecca Knight Drain?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns S County Line RD over Rebecca Knight Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.