US Bridges

Park DR over Spy Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Sherman Blvd · Structure no. 0200331

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,660
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park DR over Spy Run Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park DR over Spy Run Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 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 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,760 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPark DR
CrossesSpy Run Creek
Location00.10 W of Sherman Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.10505, -85.15441
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2018)
Projected traffic2,760 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park DR over Spy Run Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park DR over 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 Park DR over Spy Run Creek carry?

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Park DR over Spy Run Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Park DR over Spy Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.