US Bridges

State Blvd over Pierson Drain #2

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 W Voors RD · Structure no. 0200247

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Blvd over Pierson Drain #2 is a steel culvert carrying State Blvd over Pierson Drain #2 in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2036. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesState Blvd
CrossesPierson Drain #2
Location00.10 W Voors RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.09837, -85.06998
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2016)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 State Blvd over Pierson Drain #2 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Blvd over Pierson Drain #2 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 State Blvd over Pierson Drain #2 carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Blvd over Pierson Drain #2?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns State Blvd over Pierson Drain #2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.