Ferguson RD over ST Marys River
PoorAllen County, Indiana · 00.10 E Muldoon RD · Structure no. 0200249
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 273 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ferguson RD over ST Marys River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferguson RD over ST Marys River in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,100 by 2042. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 69 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ferguson RD over ST Marys River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ferguson RD over ST Marys River 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 Ferguson RD over ST Marys River carry?
About 5,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ferguson RD over ST Marys River?
The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Ferguson RD over ST Marys River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.