Ellison RD over Graham Mcculloch Drain
PoorPosted for loadAllen County, Indiana · 00.80 S US 24 · Structure no. 0200333
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ellison RD over Graham Mcculloch Drain is a concrete slab carrying Ellison RD over Graham Mcculloch Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 80 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 2,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 35 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ellison RD over Graham Mcculloch Drain built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Ellison RD over Graham Mcculloch Drain 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 Ellison RD over Graham Mcculloch Drain carry?
About 2,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ellison RD over Graham Mcculloch Drain?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ellison RD over Graham Mcculloch Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.