US Bridges

Main ST over Trier Drain

PoorPosted for load

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 W of State ST · Structure no. 0200278

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
974
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Trier Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main ST over Trier Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 974 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesTrier Drain
Location00.10 W of State ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.07282, -85.02313
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11.7 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic974 (2022)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST over Trier Drain built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Trier Drain 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 Main ST over Trier Drain carry?

About 974 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Trier Drain?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Trier Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.