US Bridges

Yoder RD over Rebecca Knight Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.70 W Aboite RD · Structure no. 0200176

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yoder RD over Rebecca Knight Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Yoder RD over Rebecca Knight Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesYoder RD
CrossesRebecca Knight Drain
Location00.70 W Aboite RD
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.93149, -85.33184
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic275 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Yoder RD over Rebecca Knight Drain built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yoder 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Yoder RD over Rebecca Knight Drain carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Yoder RD over Rebecca Knight Drain?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Yoder RD over Rebecca Knight Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.