US Bridges

Bluffton RD over Harber Drain

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.02 S Winters RD · Structure no. 0200487

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,039
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluffton RD over Harber Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bluffton RD over Harber Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,039 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,375 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBluffton RD
CrossesHarber Drain
Location00.02 S Winters RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.9743, -85.1682
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,039 (2024)
Projected traffic19,375 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Bluffton RD over Harber Drain built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluffton RD over Harber 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bluffton RD over Harber Drain carry?

About 13,039 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Bluffton RD over Harber Drain?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Bluffton RD over Harber Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.