US Bridges

Yoder RD over Witzgall #1 Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 E Feichner · Structure no. 0200175

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
520
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yoder RD over Witzgall #1 Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Yoder RD over Witzgall #1 Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1976, 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 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 778 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesYoder RD
CrossesWitzgall #1 Drain
Location00.10 E Feichner
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.93152, -85.27895
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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2018)
Projected traffic778 by 2038
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$140,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yoder RD over Witzgall #1 Drain built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Yoder RD over Witzgall #1 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 Yoder RD over Witzgall #1 Drain carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Yoder RD over Witzgall #1 Drain?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Yoder RD over Witzgall #1 Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.