US Bridges

Balmoral DR over Durnell Drain

GoodPosted for load

Allen County, Indiana · 00.16 E Kinross Lane · Structure no. 0200648

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Balmoral DR over Durnell Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Balmoral DR over Durnell Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 111 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2038. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBalmoral DR
CrossesDurnell Drain
Location00.16 E Kinross Lane
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.06797, -85.23213
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.
Culvert7 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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2018)
Projected traffic184 by 2038
Trucks1%
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 Balmoral DR over Durnell Drain built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Balmoral DR over Durnell 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 Balmoral DR over Durnell Drain carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Balmoral DR over Durnell Drain?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Balmoral DR over Durnell Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.