US Bridges

Hale Ave over ST Marys River

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Pauline ST · Structure no. 0200255

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,025
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hale Ave over ST Marys River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hale Ave over ST Marys River in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,025 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHale Ave
CrossesST Marys River
Location00.10 W of Pauline ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.06486, -85.16109
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (58 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,025 (2024)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Hale Ave over ST Marys River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hale Ave 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 Hale Ave over ST Marys River carry?

About 3,025 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hale Ave over ST Marys River?

The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hale Ave over ST Marys River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.