US Bridges

Pleasant Center RD over Harber Drain

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 W Bluffton RD · Structure no. 0200186

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,249
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Center RD over Harber Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pleasant Center RD over Harber Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 56 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 6 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 1,249 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,866 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPleasant Center RD
CrossesHarber Drain
Location00.10 W Bluffton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.96013, -85.17002
Functional classRural Major 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
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,249 (2018)
Projected traffic1,866 by 2038
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
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 Pleasant Center RD over Harber Drain built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Pleasant Center RD over Harber 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 Pleasant Center RD over Harber Drain carry?

About 1,249 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Center RD over Harber Drain?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Center RD over Harber Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.