US Bridges

ST Joe Center RD over Langley Drain

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.56 E Wheelock RD · Structure no. 0200654

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
755
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Joe Center RD over Langley Drain is a steel culvert carrying ST Joe Center RD over Langley Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 755 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,128 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 258 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesST Joe Center RD
CrossesLangley Drain
Location00.56 E Wheelock RD
RouteCounty Highway 506
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.13649, -85.01341
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width258 ft (78.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic755 (2018)
Projected traffic1,128 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 ST Joe Center RD over Langley Drain built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Joe Center RD over Langley 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 ST Joe Center RD over Langley Drain carry?

About 755 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is ST Joe Center RD over Langley Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 258 ft wide.

Who owns ST Joe Center RD over Langley Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.