US Bridges

Prine RD over Witzgall #1 Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.20 S Hamilton RD · Structure no. 0200181

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prine RD over Witzgall #1 Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Prine RD over Witzgall #1 Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPrine RD
CrossesWitzgall #1 Drain
Location00.20 S Hamilton RD
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.94366, -85.26212
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2022)
Projected traffic156 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 Prine RD over Witzgall #1 Drain built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

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

About 104 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Prine RD over Witzgall #1 Drain?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Prine RD over Witzgall #1 Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.