US Bridges

Winters RD over Harber Drain

PoorPosted for load

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 E Bluffton RD · Structure no. 0200189

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
224
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winters RD over Harber Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Winters RD over Harber Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 224 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 389 by 2038. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWinters RD
CrossesHarber Drain
Location00.10 E Bluffton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.97472, -85.16779
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2018)
Projected traffic389 by 2038
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winters RD over Harber Drain built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winters RD over Harber Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Winters RD over Harber Drain carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Winters RD over Harber Drain?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Winters RD over Harber Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.