Cuba RD over Oberhaltzer Ditch
PoorPosted for loadAllen County, Indiana · 00.05 N of Grabill Road · Structure no. 0200325
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cuba RD over Oberhaltzer Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Cuba RD over Oberhaltzer Ditch in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 88 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,725 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Cuba RD over Oberhaltzer Ditch built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Cuba RD over Oberhaltzer Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Cuba RD over Oberhaltzer Ditch carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Cuba RD over Oberhaltzer Ditch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Cuba RD over Oberhaltzer Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.