US Bridges

Union Chapel RD over Belot Drain

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.75 E Auburn Road · Structure no. 0200647

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Chapel RD over Belot Drain is a steel culvert carrying Union Chapel RD over Belot 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUnion Chapel RD
CrossesBelot Drain
Location00.75 E Auburn Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.20012, -85.09985
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2014)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Union Chapel RD over Belot Drain built?

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

What condition is Union Chapel RD over Belot 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 Union Chapel RD over Belot Drain carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Union Chapel RD over Belot Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Union Chapel RD over Belot Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.