US Bridges

Dell Loch Way over Zentsmaster Drain

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.50 W Homestead RD · Structure no. 0200406

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dell Loch Way over Zentsmaster Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dell Loch Way over Zentsmaster 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 111 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDell Loch Way
CrossesZentsmaster Drain
Location00.50 W Homestead RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.02203, -85.28914
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2018)
Projected traffic184 by 2038
Trucks2%
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 Dell Loch Way over Zentsmaster Drain built?

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

What condition is Dell Loch Way over Zentsmaster 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Dell Loch Way over Zentsmaster Drain carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dell Loch Way over Zentsmaster Drain?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Dell Loch Way over Zentsmaster Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.