US Bridges

Valentine RD over Sutorious Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 S Dupont Road · Structure no. 0200652

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
867
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valentine RD over Sutorious Drain is a steel culvert carrying Valentine RD over Sutorious 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.

It carries about 867 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,295 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 157 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesValentine RD
CrossesSutorious Drain
Location00.10 S Dupont Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.17648, -85.24933
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width157 ft (47.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic867 (2018)
Projected traffic1,295 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 Valentine RD over Sutorious Drain built?

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

What condition is Valentine RD over Sutorious 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Valentine RD over Sutorious Drain carry?

About 867 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Valentine RD over Sutorious Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 157 ft wide.

Who owns Valentine RD over Sutorious Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.