US Bridges

Bridle Creek Xing over Kruse Drain

GoodPosted for load

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 S Becketts Ridge · Structure no. 0200631

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridle Creek Xing over Kruse Drain is a steel culvert carrying Bridle Creek Xing over Kruse Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 111 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBridle Creek Xing
CrossesKruse Drain
Location00.10 S Becketts Ridge
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.15386, -85.12036
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2018)
Projected traffic184 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Bridle Creek Xing over Kruse Drain built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridle Creek Xing over Kruse 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 Bridle Creek Xing over Kruse Drain carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bridle Creek Xing over Kruse Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Bridle Creek Xing over Kruse Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.