Gladesford DR over Natural Drain
FairAllen County, Indiana · 00.40 E Iron Bridge RD · Structure no. 0200307
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gladesford DR over Natural Drain is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Gladesford DR 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gladesford DR over Natural Drain built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gladesford DR over Natural 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 Gladesford DR over Natural Drain carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Gladesford DR 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 Gladesford DR over Natural Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.