Fourth ST over Spy Run Creek
PoorAllen County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Spy Run Ave · Structure no. 0200261
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,025
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fourth ST over Spy Run Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Fourth ST over Spy Run Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 3,025 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fourth ST over Spy Run Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fourth ST over Spy Run Creek 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 Fourth ST over Spy Run Creek carry?
About 3,025 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fourth ST over Spy Run Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Fourth ST over Spy Run Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.