US Bridges

S County Line RD over ST Marys River

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.75 E Winchester Road · Structure no. 0200202

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S County Line RD over ST Marys River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S County Line RD over ST Marys River in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 156 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2038. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesS County Line RD
CrossesST Marys River
Location00.75 E Winchester Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.91816, -85.03991
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2018)
Projected traffic233 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 S County Line RD over ST Marys River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is S County Line RD over ST Marys River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does S County Line RD over ST Marys River carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S County Line RD over ST Marys River?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S County Line RD over ST Marys River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.