US Bridges

Harvard DR over Franke Park W Loop

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.12 E of Goshen Rd. · Structure no. 0200488

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvard DR over Franke Park W Loop is a concrete continuous slab carrying Harvard DR over Franke Park W Loop 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHarvard DR
CrossesFranke Park W Loop
Location00.12 E of Goshen Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.10562, -85.16301
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Harvard DR over Franke Park W Loop built?

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

What condition is Harvard DR over Franke Park W Loop 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Harvard DR over Franke Park W Loop carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Harvard DR over Franke Park W Loop?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Harvard DR over Franke Park W Loop?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.