US Bridges

Moeller RD over Cochoit Drain

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.30 W Minnich RD · Structure no. 0200608

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moeller RD over Cochoit Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Moeller RD over Cochoit Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2036. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMoeller RD
CrossesCochoit Drain
Location00.30 W Minnich RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.05567, -85.00517
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2016)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 Moeller RD over Cochoit Drain built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moeller RD over Cochoit 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 Moeller RD over Cochoit Drain carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Moeller RD over Cochoit Drain?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Moeller RD over Cochoit Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.