US Bridges

Tillman RD over Highland Drain 4

Poor

Allen County, Indiana · 00.20 W of S Hanna ST · Structure no. 0200277

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tillman RD over Highland Drain 4 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tillman RD over Highland Drain 4 in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTillman RD
CrossesHighland Drain 4
Location00.20 W of S Hanna ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.01713, -85.12957
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,125 (2024)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tillman RD over Highland Drain 4 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tillman RD over Highland Drain 4 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Tillman RD over Highland Drain 4 carry?

About 12,125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tillman RD over Highland Drain 4?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Tillman RD over Highland Drain 4?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.