US Bridges

Bello DR over Bullerman Drain

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 E San Pedro DR · Structure no. 0200622

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bello DR over Bullerman Drain is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bello DR over Bullerman Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBello DR
CrossesBullerman Drain
Location00.10 E San Pedro DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.11663, -85.03237
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2018)
Projected traffic262 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Bello DR over Bullerman Drain built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bello DR over Bullerman 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 Bello DR over Bullerman Drain carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bello DR over Bullerman Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bello DR over Bullerman Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.