US Bridges

Putt LN over Bullerman Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 N Elmbrook DR · Structure no. 0200304

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
132
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Putt LN over Bullerman Drain is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Putt LN over Bullerman Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 51 years old, older 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPutt LN
CrossesBullerman Drain
Location00.10 N Elmbrook DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.12446, -85.05008
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2018)
Projected traffic219 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 Putt LN over Bullerman Drain built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Putt LN over Bullerman 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 Putt LN over Bullerman Drain carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Putt LN over Bullerman Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Putt LN over Bullerman Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.