US Bridges

Washington Center over Spy Run Creek

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.40 W of SR 3 · Structure no. 0200676

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Center over Spy Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Washington Center over Spy Run Creek 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 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 14,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2037. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWashington Center
CrossesSpy Run Creek
Location00.40 W of SR 3
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.13231, -85.16909
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,100 (2018)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Washington Center over Spy Run Creek built?

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

What condition is Washington Center over Spy Run Creek 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 Washington Center over Spy Run Creek carry?

About 14,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Washington Center over Spy Run Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Center over Spy Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.