US Bridges

Airport Expy over ST Marys River & Park TR

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.20 N Winchester RD · Structure no. 0200339

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
340 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Expy over ST Marys River & Park TR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Expy over ST Marys River & Park TR in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2044. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAirport Expy
CrossesST Marys River & Park TR
Location00.20 N Winchester RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.02905, -85.14758
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2024)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Expy over ST Marys River & Park TR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Airport Expy over ST Marys River & Park TR 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 Airport Expy over ST Marys River & Park TR carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Airport Expy over ST Marys River & Park TR?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Expy over ST Marys River & Park TR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.