Bluffton RD over Fairfield Drain
GoodAllen County, Indiana · 00.10 N Winchester RD · Structure no. 0200287
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bluffton RD over Fairfield Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bluffton RD over Fairfield Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2036. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bluffton RD over Fairfield Drain built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bluffton RD over Fairfield Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Bluffton RD over Fairfield Drain carry?
About 32,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bluffton RD over Fairfield Drain?
The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Bluffton RD over Fairfield Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.