US Bridges

Wells ST over Spy Run Creek

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Elmer Ave · Structure no. 0200272

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,025
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wells ST over Spy Run Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wells ST over Spy Run Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 15,025 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2036. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWells ST
CrossesSpy Run Creek
Location00.10 N of Elmer Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.10226, -85.14728
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,025 (2016)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2036
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 Wells ST over Spy Run Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wells ST 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 Wells ST over Spy Run Creek carry?

About 15,025 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wells ST over Spy Run Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Wells ST over Spy Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.