US Bridges

Airport Expressway over Robinson Creek

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.90 E Branstrator RD · Structure no. 0200615

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,525
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Expressway over Robinson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Airport Expressway over Robinson Creek 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 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 5,525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,550 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Expressway
CrossesRobinson Creek
Location00.90 E Branstrator RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.99677, -85.22859
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,525 (2022)
Projected traffic8,550 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Airport Expressway over Robinson Creek built?

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

What condition is Airport Expressway over Robinson Creek 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 Airport Expressway over Robinson Creek carry?

About 5,525 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Airport Expressway over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Expressway over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.