US Bridges

Rupert RD over Wertz Ditch

Poor

Allen County, Indiana · 00.16 MI N Notestine Roa · Structure no. 0200687

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rupert RD over Wertz Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Rupert RD over Wertz Ditch in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRupert RD
CrossesWertz Ditch
Location00.16 MI N Notestine Roa
RouteCounty Highway 106
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.18604, -84.88394
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rupert RD over Wertz Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rupert RD over Wertz Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Rupert RD over Wertz Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Rupert RD over Wertz Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Rupert RD over Wertz Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.