US Bridges

Sherman Blvd over Spy Run Creek

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Franke Park DR · Structure no. 0200265

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman Blvd over Spy Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sherman Blvd over Spy Run Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2034. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSherman Blvd
CrossesSpy Run Creek
Location00.10 N of Franke Park DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.10459, -85.15333
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2014)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 Sherman Blvd over Spy Run Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherman Blvd over Spy Run Creek 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 Sherman Blvd over Spy Run Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sherman Blvd over Spy Run Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman Blvd over Spy Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.