Washington Center over Branch Spy Run Creek
FairPosted for loadAllen County, Indiana · 00.50 W Lima RD · Structure no. 0200326
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Center over Branch Spy Run Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Washington Center over Branch Spy Run Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 46 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Center over Branch Spy Run Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Center over Branch Spy Run Creek 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 Washington Center over Branch Spy Run Creek carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Washington Center over Branch Spy Run Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Center over Branch Spy Run Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.