US Bridges

Abington Twp LN RD over Common Run

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.20 S of Watt RD · Structure no. 8900011

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
103
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abington Twp LN RD over Common Run is a steel culvert carrying Abington Twp LN RD over Common Run in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAbington Twp LN RD
CrossesCommon Run
Location00.20 S of Watt RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.76254, -85.05254
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2018)
Projected traffic139 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Abington Twp LN RD over Common Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abington Twp LN RD over Common Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Abington Twp LN RD over Common Run carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Abington Twp LN RD over Common Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Abington Twp LN RD over Common Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.