US Bridges

Brookwood DR over Trier Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Courtney DR · Structure no. 0200607

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
579
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookwood DR over Trier Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brookwood DR over Trier Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 60 years old, older 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 6 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 579 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 962 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBrookwood DR
CrossesTrier Drain
Location00.10 N of Courtney DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.06486, -85.04083
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic579 (2018)
Projected traffic962 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Brookwood DR over Trier Drain built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Brookwood DR over Trier 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 Brookwood DR over Trier Drain carry?

About 579 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brookwood DR over Trier Drain?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Brookwood DR over Trier Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.