US Bridges

W Jefferson Blvd over Flaugh Drain

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.20 W Getz RD · Structure no. 0200321

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,000
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Jefferson Blvd over Flaugh Drain is a concrete slab carrying W Jefferson Blvd over Flaugh Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2034. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW Jefferson Blvd
CrossesFlaugh Drain
Location00.20 W Getz RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.05778, -85.22155
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2014)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 W Jefferson Blvd over Flaugh Drain built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Jefferson Blvd over Flaugh Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does W Jefferson Blvd over Flaugh Drain carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W Jefferson Blvd over Flaugh Drain?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns W Jefferson Blvd over Flaugh Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.