US Bridges

Berthaud RD over Bandelier #3 Drain

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Indiana · 00.32 N Harper Road · Structure no. 0200650

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berthaud RD over Bandelier #3 Drain is a steel culvert carrying Berthaud RD over Bandelier #3 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 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBerthaud RD
CrossesBandelier #3 Drain
Location00.32 N Harper Road
RouteCounty Highway 425
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.09134, -84.94368
Functional classRural 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2018)
Projected traffic156 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Berthaud RD over Bandelier #3 Drain built?

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

What condition is Berthaud RD over Bandelier #3 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 Berthaud RD over Bandelier #3 Drain carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Berthaud RD over Bandelier #3 Drain?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Berthaud RD over Bandelier #3 Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.