US Bridges

Ardmore Ave over Junk Drain

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Covington RD · Structure no. 0200408

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,519
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ardmore Ave over Junk Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ardmore Ave 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 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 19,519 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,073 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesArdmore Ave
CrossesJunk Drain
Location00.10 S of Covington RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.05961, -85.18976
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,519 (2021)
Projected traffic24,073 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
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$375,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ardmore Ave over Junk Drain built?

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

What condition is Ardmore Ave over Junk 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 Ardmore Ave over Junk Drain carry?

About 19,519 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ardmore Ave over Junk Drain?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Ardmore Ave over Junk Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.