US Bridges

Airport Expy over Wellbaum Drain

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.06 E Coverdale RD · Structure no. 0200653

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,125
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Expy over Wellbaum Drain is a steel culvert carrying Airport Expy over Wellbaum Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 10,125 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,025 by 2036. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 264 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Expy
CrossesWellbaum Drain
Location00.06 E Coverdale RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.9968, -85.22483
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width264 ft (80.4 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,125 (2016)
Projected traffic14,025 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Airport Expy over Wellbaum Drain built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Expy over Wellbaum 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 Airport Expy over Wellbaum Drain carry?

About 10,125 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Airport Expy over Wellbaum Drain?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 264 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Expy over Wellbaum Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.