US Bridges

Coldwater RD over Cedar Creek

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.30 S Fitch RD · Structure no. 0200280

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,525
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coldwater RD over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Coldwater RD over Cedar Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 4,525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2034. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesColdwater RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location00.30 S Fitch RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.25522, -85.13476
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,525 (2014)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Coldwater RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Coldwater RD over Cedar Creek 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 Coldwater RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 4,525 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Coldwater RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Coldwater RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.