US Bridges

Lower Huntington R over Fairfield Drain

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 E Ardmore Ave · Structure no. 0200253

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,025
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Huntington R over Fairfield Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lower Huntington R over Fairfield Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8,025 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,175 by 2036. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLower Huntington R
CrossesFairfield Drain
Location00.10 E Ardmore Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.01651, -85.18803
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,025 (2016)
Projected traffic10,175 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Lower Huntington R over Fairfield Drain built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Huntington R over Fairfield 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 Lower Huntington R over Fairfield Drain carry?

About 8,025 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lower Huntington R over Fairfield Drain?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Huntington R over Fairfield Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.