Iron Bridge RD over Natural Drain
PoorPosted for loadAllen County, Indiana · 00.30 N of Kress RD · Structure no. 0200305
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 102
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Iron Bridge RD over Natural Drain is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Iron Bridge RD over Natural Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Iron Bridge RD over Natural Drain built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Iron Bridge RD over Natural 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 Iron Bridge RD over Natural Drain carry?
About 102 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Iron Bridge RD over Natural Drain?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Iron Bridge RD over Natural Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.