US Bridges

Lower Huntington R over ST Marys River

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Fairfield Ave · Structure no. 0200276

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,050
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Huntington R over ST Marys River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lower Huntington R over ST Marys River in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 15,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2036. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLower Huntington R
CrossesST Marys River
Location00.10 W of Fairfield Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.01785, -85.14199
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,050 (2016)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Lower Huntington R over ST Marys River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Huntington R over ST Marys 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 Lower Huntington R over ST Marys River carry?

About 15,050 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lower Huntington R over ST Marys River?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Huntington R over ST Marys River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.