Columbia ST over Maumee River
FairAllen County, Indiana · 00.10 W of ST Joseph · Structure no. 0200264
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 418 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,025
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Columbia ST over Maumee River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Columbia ST over Maumee River in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 102 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 5 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 30,025 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2044. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 63 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Columbia ST over Maumee River built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Columbia ST over Maumee 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 Columbia ST over Maumee River carry?
About 30,025 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Columbia ST over Maumee River?
The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Columbia ST over Maumee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.