US Bridges

Ewing ST SB over ST Marys River

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 N of W Superior ST · Structure no. 0200663

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ewing ST SB over ST Marys River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ewing ST SB over ST Marys River in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2044. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEwing ST SB
CrossesST Marys River
Location00.10 N of W Superior ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.08203, -85.14662
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length265 ft (80.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2024)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ewing ST SB over ST Marys River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ewing ST SB over ST Marys River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ewing ST SB over ST Marys River carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ewing ST SB over ST Marys River?

The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ewing ST SB over ST Marys River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.