Winchester RD over Simmerman Drain
FairPosted for loadAllen County, Indiana · 00.20 NW Hoagland Road · Structure no. 0200197
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,030
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Winchester RD over Simmerman Drain is a concrete slab carrying Winchester RD over Simmerman Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,030 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,072 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Winchester RD over Simmerman Drain built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Winchester RD over Simmerman 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 Winchester RD over Simmerman Drain carry?
About 2,030 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Winchester RD over Simmerman Drain?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Winchester RD over Simmerman Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.