Smith RD over Robinson-Brindle Drain
PoorAllen County, Indiana · 00.20 S of Indianapolis R · Structure no. 0200192
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 128
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith RD over Robinson-Brindle Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Smith RD over Robinson-Brindle Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.
It carries about 128 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 191 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith RD over Robinson-Brindle Drain built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith RD over Robinson-Brindle 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 Smith RD over Robinson-Brindle Drain carry?
About 128 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Smith RD over Robinson-Brindle Drain?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Smith RD over Robinson-Brindle Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.