US Bridges

Old 24 over Lomont Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.21 W Berthaud Road · Structure no. 0200345

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 24 over Lomont Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Old 24 over Lomont 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 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,125 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOld 24
CrossesLomont Drain
Location00.21 W Berthaud Road
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.10902, -84.94825
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 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 width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2016)
Projected traffic3,125 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Old 24 over Lomont Drain built?

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

What condition is Old 24 over Lomont 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 Old 24 over Lomont Drain carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old 24 over Lomont 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 Old 24 over Lomont Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.