US Bridges

Taylor ST over Junk Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Bright ST · Structure no. 0200335

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,000
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor ST over Junk Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taylor ST over Junk Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2034. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTaylor ST
CrossesJunk Drain
Location00.10 E of Bright ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.06763, -85.17388
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2014)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 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 Taylor ST over Junk Drain built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor ST over Junk Drain 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 Taylor ST over Junk Drain carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Taylor ST over Junk Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor ST over Junk Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.