US Bridges

Dawkins RD over Litzenberg Drain

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.01 W State Line Road · Structure no. 0200664

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
573
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dawkins RD over Litzenberg Drain is a concrete slab carrying Dawkins RD over Litzenberg Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 573 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 855 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDawkins RD
CrossesLitzenberg Drain
Location00.01 W State Line Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.07497, -84.80346
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic573 (2018)
Projected traffic855 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dawkins RD over Litzenberg Drain built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dawkins RD over Litzenberg 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 Dawkins RD over Litzenberg Drain carry?

About 573 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dawkins RD over Litzenberg Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Dawkins RD over Litzenberg Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.