US Bridges

Ferguson RD over Robinson-Brindle Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.40 E Coverdale RD · Structure no. 0200191

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferguson RD over Robinson-Brindle Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ferguson RD over Robinson-Brindle Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 104 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFerguson RD
CrossesRobinson-Brindle Drain
Location00.40 E Coverdale RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.98903, -85.21854
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 Ferguson RD over Robinson-Brindle Drain built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ferguson RD over Robinson-Brindle 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 Ferguson RD over Robinson-Brindle Drain carry?

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

How long is Ferguson RD over Robinson-Brindle Drain?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ferguson RD over Robinson-Brindle Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.