US Bridges

Rose Ave over A. Martin Drain

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Green ST · Structure no. 0200342

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rose Ave over A. Martin Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Rose Ave over A. Martin Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1945, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRose Ave
CrossesA. Martin Drain
Location00.10 E of Green ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.07775, -85.00892
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2016)
Projected traffic10,000 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 Rose Ave over A. Martin Drain built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rose Ave over A. Martin Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Rose Ave over A. Martin Drain carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rose Ave over A. Martin Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Rose Ave over A. Martin Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.