US Bridges

W Jefferson Blvd over Moorman Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.60 N Engle RD · Structure no. 0200314

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38,000
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Jefferson Blvd over Moorman Drain is a concrete culvert carrying W Jefferson Blvd over Moorman Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2034. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesW Jefferson Blvd
CrossesMoorman Drain
Location00.60 N Engle RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.05131, -85.23174
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,000 (2014)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Jefferson Blvd over Moorman Drain built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Jefferson Blvd over Moorman 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 W Jefferson Blvd over Moorman Drain carry?

About 38,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Jefferson Blvd over Moorman Drain?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns W Jefferson Blvd over Moorman Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.