US Bridges

Tecumseh ST over Maumee River

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Edgewater Ave · Structure no. 0200267

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,235
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tecumseh ST over Maumee River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Tecumseh ST over Maumee River in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 4,235 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,038 by 2044. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTecumseh ST
CrossesMaumee River
Location00.10 S of Edgewater Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.08478, -85.12225
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,235 (2024)
Projected traffic7,038 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tecumseh ST over Maumee River built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh ST over Maumee River carry?

About 4,235 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tecumseh ST over Maumee River?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Tecumseh ST over Maumee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.