US Bridges

Wayne Trace RD over Trier Drain

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.30 N Paulding RD · Structure no. 0200245

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wayne Trace RD over Trier Drain is a concrete slab carrying Wayne Trace RD over Trier Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWayne Trace RD
CrossesTrier Drain
Location00.30 N Paulding RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.03547, -85.08339
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2016)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 Wayne Trace RD over Trier Drain built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wayne Trace RD over Trier Drain 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 Wayne Trace RD over Trier Drain carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wayne Trace RD over Trier Drain?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wayne Trace RD over Trier Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.