US Bridges

Long RD over Bullerman Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.01 S Shordon Road · Structure no. 0200404

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
263
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Long RD over Bullerman Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Long RD over Bullerman Drain 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 263 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLong RD
CrossesBullerman Drain
Location00.01 S Shordon Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.09928, -85.03149
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (2018)
Projected traffic437 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Long RD over Bullerman Drain built?

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

What condition is Long RD over Bullerman 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 Long RD over Bullerman Drain carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Long RD over Bullerman Drain?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Long RD over Bullerman Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.