US Bridges

Auburn Road over Belot Drain

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.31 N. Union Chapel Rd. · Structure no. 0200363

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,730
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auburn Road over Belot Drain is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Auburn Road over Belot Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 5,730 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,525 by 2037. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAuburn Road
CrossesBelot Drain
Location00.31 N. Union Chapel Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.20461, -85.11435
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,730 (2017)
Projected traffic9,525 by 2037
Trucks0%
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 Auburn Road over Belot Drain built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auburn Road over Belot 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Auburn Road over Belot Drain carry?

About 5,730 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Auburn Road over Belot Drain?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Auburn Road over Belot Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.