Elder Road over Elder Drain
GoodWhitley County, Indiana · 00.55 N Lincoln Way RD · Structure no. 9200082
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elder Road over Elder Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elder Road over Elder Drain in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elder Road over Elder Drain built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elder Road over Elder 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 Elder Road over Elder Drain carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Elder Road over Elder Drain?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Elder Road over Elder Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.