US Bridges

Stonewall Run over Kruse Drain

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Indiana · 00.30 N of Cook RD · Structure no. 0200638

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
308
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stonewall Run over Kruse Drain is a steel culvert carrying Stonewall Run over Kruse Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 308 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesStonewall Run
CrossesKruse Drain
Location00.30 N of Cook RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.15208, -85.12339
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2024)
Projected traffic511 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Stonewall Run over Kruse Drain built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stonewall Run over Kruse 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 Stonewall Run over Kruse Drain carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Stonewall Run over Kruse Drain?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Stonewall Run over Kruse Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.