US Bridges

Wallen RD over Benward Main

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 E Johnson · Structure no. 0200612

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
433
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wallen RD over Benward Main is a wood or timber slab carrying Wallen RD over Benward Main in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 433 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWallen RD
CrossesBenward Main
Location00.10 E Johnson
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.16219, -85.23482
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic433 (2018)
Projected traffic648 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 Wallen RD over Benward Main built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wallen RD over Benward Main 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wallen RD over Benward Main carry?

About 433 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wallen RD over Benward Main?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wallen RD over Benward Main?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.