Bull Rapids RD over Marsh Drain
PoorAllen County, Indiana · 00.20 S US 24 · Structure no. 0200212
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bull Rapids RD over Marsh Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bull Rapids RD over Marsh Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,675 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bull Rapids RD over Marsh Drain built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bull Rapids RD over Marsh 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 Bull Rapids RD over Marsh Drain carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bull Rapids RD over Marsh Drain?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Bull Rapids RD over Marsh Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.