Marion Center RD over ST Marys River
FairPosted for loadAllen County, Indiana · 00.60 N Winchester · Structure no. 0200216
- Built
- 1895
- 130 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 177 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marion Center RD over ST Marys River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Marion Center RD over ST Marys River in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 130 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 15 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marion Center RD over ST Marys River built?
It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Marion Center RD over ST Marys River 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 Marion Center RD over ST Marys River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Marion Center RD over ST Marys River?
The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Marion Center RD over ST Marys River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.