US Bridges

Old 24 over Marsh Drain

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 01.00 E SR 101 · Structure no. 0200655

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,301
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 24 over Marsh Drain is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old 24 over Marsh Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 73 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 1,301 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,944 by 2038. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOld 24
CrossesMarsh Drain
Location01.00 E SR 101
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.15595, -84.82964
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,301 (2018)
Projected traffic1,944 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 Old 24 over Marsh Drain built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Old 24 over Marsh 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old 24 over Marsh Drain carry?

About 1,301 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old 24 over Marsh Drain?

The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Old 24 over Marsh Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.