US Bridges

Washington Road over Mowery Drain

Fair

Whitley County, Indiana · 00.90 N SR 14 · Structure no. 9200064

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Road over Mowery Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Road over Mowery Drain in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWashington Road
CrossesMowery Drain
Location00.90 N SR 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.08994, -85.50957
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2014)
Projected traffic425 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 Washington Road over Mowery Drain built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Road over Mowery Drain 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Road over Mowery Drain carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Washington Road over Mowery Drain?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Road over Mowery Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.