US Bridges

Indianapolis RD over Jacob Johnson Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.40 S Yoder RD · Structure no. 0200182

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indianapolis RD over Jacob Johnson Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Indianapolis RD over Jacob Johnson Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIndianapolis RD
CrossesJacob Johnson Drain
Location00.40 S Yoder RD
RouteCounty Highway 1377
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.92291, -85.27974
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,000 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 Indianapolis RD over Jacob Johnson Drain built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Indianapolis RD over Jacob Johnson 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 Indianapolis RD over Jacob Johnson Drain carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Indianapolis RD over Jacob Johnson Drain?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Indianapolis RD over Jacob Johnson Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.