US Bridges

Grove ST over Spy Run Creek

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Westbrook DR · Structure no. 0200275

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,539
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grove ST over Spy Run Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Grove ST over Spy Run Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 57 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,539 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,557 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGrove ST
CrossesSpy Run Creek
Location00.10 E of Westbrook DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.10189, -85.13997
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,539 (2018)
Projected traffic2,557 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Grove ST over Spy Run Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

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

About 1,539 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grove ST over Spy Run Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Grove ST over Spy Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.