US Bridges

Covington RD over Junk Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Ardmore Ave · Structure no. 0200407

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,372
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covington RD over Junk Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Covington RD over Junk 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 5 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 4,372 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,246 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCovington RD
CrossesJunk Drain
Location00.10 E of Ardmore Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.06008, -85.18875
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,372 (2022)
Projected traffic6,246 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Covington RD over Junk Drain built?

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

What condition is Covington RD over Junk 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 Covington RD over Junk Drain carry?

About 4,372 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Covington RD over Junk Drain?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Covington RD over Junk Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.