US Bridges

Woodburn RD over Edgerton-Carson Drain

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Indiana · 00.01 W Brobst Road · Structure no. 0200315

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,561
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodburn RD over Edgerton-Carson Drain is a steel culvert carrying Woodburn RD over Edgerton-Carson Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,561 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,333 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWoodburn RD
CrossesEdgerton-Carson Drain
Location00.01 W Brobst Road
RouteCounty Highway 340
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.12534, -84.83852
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,561 (2018)
Projected traffic2,333 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Woodburn RD over Edgerton-Carson Drain built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodburn RD over Edgerton-Carson 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Woodburn RD over Edgerton-Carson Drain carry?

About 1,561 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woodburn RD over Edgerton-Carson Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Woodburn RD over Edgerton-Carson Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.