US Bridges

ST Joe Center RD over Grice #2 Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 W SR 37 · Structure no. 0200636

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Joe Center RD over Grice #2 Drain is a steel culvert carrying ST Joe Center RD over Grice #2 Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 193 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesST Joe Center RD
CrossesGrice #2 Drain
Location00.10 W SR 37
RouteCounty Highway 506
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.13699, -85.00514
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width193 ft (58.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2016)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2036
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 ST Joe Center RD over Grice #2 Drain built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Joe Center RD over Grice #2 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 ST Joe Center RD over Grice #2 Drain carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST Joe Center RD over Grice #2 Drain?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 193 ft wide.

Who owns ST Joe Center RD over Grice #2 Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.