US Bridges

Lahmeyer RD over Bullerman Drain

PoorPosted for load

Allen County, Indiana · 00.20 N of Stellhorn RD · Structure no. 0200303

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,050
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lahmeyer RD over Bullerman Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lahmeyer RD over Bullerman Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 4 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 8,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLahmeyer RD
CrossesBullerman Drain
Location00.20 N of Stellhorn RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.12361, -85.04723
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,050 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lahmeyer RD over Bullerman Drain built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lahmeyer RD over Bullerman Drain 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 Lahmeyer RD over Bullerman Drain carry?

About 8,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lahmeyer RD over Bullerman Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lahmeyer RD over Bullerman Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.