US Bridges

Sycamore Hills DR over Beal-Taylor Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.30 S SR 14 · Structure no. 0200405

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
114 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore Hills DR over Beal-Taylor Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying Sycamore Hills DR over Beal-Taylor Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2038. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSycamore Hills DR
CrossesBeal-Taylor Drain
Location00.30 S SR 14
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.06991, -85.28983
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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2018)
Projected traffic276 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Sycamore Hills DR over Beal-Taylor Drain built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sycamore Hills DR over Beal-Taylor 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 Sycamore Hills DR over Beal-Taylor Drain carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sycamore Hills DR over Beal-Taylor Drain?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sycamore Hills DR over Beal-Taylor Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.