US Bridges

Belle Vista DR over Fairfield Drain

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.30 W Old Trail RD · Structure no. 0200355

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belle Vista DR over Fairfield Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Belle Vista DR over Fairfield Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBelle Vista DR
CrossesFairfield Drain
Location00.30 W Old Trail RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.0318, -85.17247
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic500 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Belle Vista DR over Fairfield Drain built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belle Vista DR over Fairfield 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 Belle Vista DR over Fairfield Drain carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Belle Vista DR over Fairfield Drain?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Belle Vista DR over Fairfield Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.