US Bridges

Metz RD200S over Fish Creek

Good

Steuben County, Indiana · 0.40 Miles E of CR 850 E · Structure no. 7600024

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
336
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Metz RD200S over Fish Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Metz RD200S over Fish Creek in Steuben County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 336 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMetz RD200S
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.40 Miles E of CR 850 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.61555, -84.81988
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2021)
Projected traffic469 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Metz RD200S over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Metz RD200S over Fish Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Metz RD200S over Fish Creek carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Metz RD200S over Fish Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Metz RD200S over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.