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Eagle Marsh Towpat over Graham Mcculloch #1

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.14 MI SW Engle Road · Structure no. 0200689

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle Marsh Towpat over Graham Mcculloch #1 is a concrete slab carrying Eagle Marsh Towpat over Graham Mcculloch #1 in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEagle Marsh Towpat
CrossesGraham Mcculloch #1
Location00.14 MI SW Engle Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.04115, -85.23241
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eagle Marsh Towpat over Graham Mcculloch #1 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Eagle Marsh Towpat over Graham Mcculloch #1 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 Eagle Marsh Towpat over Graham Mcculloch #1 carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Eagle Marsh Towpat over Graham Mcculloch #1?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle Marsh Towpat over Graham Mcculloch #1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.