US Bridges

Engle RD over Junk Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 01.70 E Jefferson Blvd · Structure no. 0200312

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Engle RD over Junk Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Engle RD over Junk Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 5 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEngle RD
CrossesJunk Drain
Location01.70 E Jefferson Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.04557, -85.21104
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2024)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Engle RD over Junk Drain built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Engle RD over Junk 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 Engle RD over Junk Drain carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Engle RD over Junk Drain?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Engle RD over Junk Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.