US Bridges

E Lincoln HWY over Trier Drain

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.20 E of Hartzell RD · Structure no. 0200343

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Lincoln HWY over Trier Drain is a concrete culvert carrying E Lincoln HWY over Trier Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2036. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Lincoln HWY
CrossesTrier Drain
Location00.20 E of Hartzell RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.07013, -85.02693
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2016)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 E Lincoln HWY over Trier Drain built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Lincoln HWY over Trier 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 E Lincoln HWY over Trier Drain carry?

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

How long is E Lincoln HWY over Trier Drain?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns E Lincoln HWY over Trier Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.