Bluffton RD over ST Marys River
PoorPosted for loadAllen County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Broadway Blvd · Structure no. 0200291
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 332 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bluffton RD over ST Marys River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bluffton RD over ST Marys River in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 23,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,025 by 2044. The structure is 332 ft (101.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bluffton RD over ST Marys River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bluffton RD over ST Marys River 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 Bluffton RD over ST Marys River carry?
About 23,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bluffton RD over ST Marys River?
The structure is 332 ft (101.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Bluffton RD over ST Marys River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.