US Bridges

Taylor ST over ST Marys River

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Pauline ST · Structure no. 0200256

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,025
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor ST over ST Marys River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor ST over ST Marys River in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 75 years old, older 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 15,025 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2044. The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesTaylor ST
CrossesST Marys River
Location00.10 W of Pauline ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.0678, -85.1614
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating63.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,025 (2024)
Projected traffic20,000 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 Taylor ST over ST Marys River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Taylor ST 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 Taylor ST over ST Marys River carry?

About 15,025 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Taylor ST over ST Marys River?

The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor ST over ST Marys River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.