US Bridges

US 24 EB over Sampson Road

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 02.30 W SR 101 · Structure no. 076934

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 EB over Sampson Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 EB over Sampson Road in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,296 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 24 EB
CrossesSampson Road
Location02.30 W SR 101
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.12241, -84.88652
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2021)
Projected traffic6,296 by 2032
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 24 EB over Sampson Road built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 EB over Sampson Road 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 24 EB over Sampson Road carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is US 24 EB over Sampson Road?

The structure is 70 ft (21.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 EB over Sampson Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.