US Bridges

Coldwater RD over Cedar Creek

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.01 N Shoaff RD · Structure no. 0200281

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
151 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 continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Coldwater RD over Cedar Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 151 ft (46 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesColdwater RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location00.01 N Shoaff RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.25103, -85.13461
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 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 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

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 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Coldwater RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.