US Bridges

Goshen Ave over Lowther-Newhaus Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.30 E Harris RD · Structure no. 0200285

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goshen Ave over Lowther-Newhaus Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Goshen Ave over Lowther-Newhaus Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2034. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGoshen Ave
CrossesLowther-Newhaus Drain
Location00.30 E Harris RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.10361, -85.16419
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2014)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Goshen Ave over Lowther-Newhaus Drain built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goshen Ave over Lowther-Newhaus Drain 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 Goshen Ave over Lowther-Newhaus Drain carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Goshen Ave over Lowther-Newhaus Drain?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Goshen Ave over Lowther-Newhaus Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.