US Bridges

Wallen RD over Beckett Run

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 E Auburn RD · Structure no. 0200402

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,767
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wallen RD over Beckett Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wallen RD over Beckett Run in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 2,767 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,599 by 2038. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWallen RD
CrossesBeckett Run
Location00.10 E Auburn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.16247, -85.11793
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,767 (2018)
Projected traffic4,599 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Wallen RD over Beckett Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wallen RD over Beckett Run 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 Wallen RD over Beckett Run carry?

About 2,767 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wallen RD over Beckett Run?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Wallen RD over Beckett Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.