US Bridges

Meridian Road over Shull Drain

Good

Whitley County, Indiana · 00.40 N SR 114 · Structure no. 9200002

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian Road over Shull Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meridian Road over Shull Drain in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMeridian Road
CrossesShull Drain
Location00.40 N SR 114
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.01034, -85.48995
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2014)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 Meridian Road over Shull Drain built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian Road over Shull Drain 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Meridian Road over Shull Drain carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Meridian Road over Shull Drain?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian Road over Shull Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.