US Bridges

Ernst Road over Graham Mcculloch N.D. #2

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 0.2 Mi. E of Homestead RD · Structure no. 0200359

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
266
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ernst Road over Graham Mcculloch N.D. #2 is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Ernst Road over Graham Mcculloch N.D. #2 in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 266 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 397 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesErnst Road
CrossesGraham Mcculloch N.D. #2
Location0.2 Mi. E of Homestead RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.99441, -85.27976
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert8 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2018)
Projected traffic397 by 2038
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 Ernst Road over Graham Mcculloch N.D. #2 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ernst Road over Graham Mcculloch N.D. #2 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 Ernst Road over Graham Mcculloch N.D. #2 carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ernst Road over Graham Mcculloch N.D. #2?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Ernst Road over Graham Mcculloch N.D. #2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.