Watterson RD over Martin Johnson Main
FairAllen County, Indiana · 00.11 W Madden Road · Structure no. 0200658
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 108
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watterson RD over Martin Johnson Main is a concrete slab carrying Watterson RD over Martin Johnson Main in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watterson RD over Martin Johnson Main built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watterson RD over Martin Johnson Main 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 Watterson RD over Martin Johnson Main carry?
About 108 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Watterson RD over Martin Johnson Main?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Watterson RD over Martin Johnson Main?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.