W Jefferson Blvd over Junk Drain
FairAllen County, Indiana · 00.10 E W Main ST · Structure no. 0200320
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W Jefferson Blvd over Junk Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W Jefferson Blvd over Junk Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 65 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2034. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 W Jefferson Blvd over Junk Drain built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is W Jefferson Blvd 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 W Jefferson Blvd over Junk Drain carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W Jefferson Blvd over Junk Drain?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns W Jefferson Blvd over Junk Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.