US Bridges

Dawkins RD over A Martin Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.70 E Green ST · Structure no. 0200340

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dawkins RD over A Martin Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Dawkins RD over A Martin Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 6 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDawkins RD
CrossesA Martin Drain
Location00.70 E Green ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.07054, -84.99808
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2016)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dawkins RD over A Martin Drain built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Dawkins RD over A Martin 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 Dawkins RD over A Martin Drain carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dawkins RD over A Martin Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Dawkins RD over A Martin Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.