US Bridges

West Hamilton RD over Beal-Taylor Drain

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.30 S SR 14 · Structure no. 0200675

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,438
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Hamilton RD over Beal-Taylor Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying West Hamilton RD over Beal-Taylor Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,438 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,643 by 2038. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWest Hamilton RD
CrossesBeal-Taylor Drain
Location00.30 S SR 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.07214, -85.30915
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,438 (2018)
Projected traffic3,643 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 West Hamilton RD over Beal-Taylor Drain built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Hamilton RD over Beal-Taylor 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 West Hamilton RD over Beal-Taylor Drain carry?

About 2,438 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Hamilton RD over Beal-Taylor Drain?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns West Hamilton RD over Beal-Taylor Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.