US Bridges

Keiser Road over Mowery Drain

Good

Whitley County, Indiana · 00.30 E CR 275 W · Structure no. 9200086

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keiser Road over Mowery Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Keiser Road over Mowery Drain in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2038. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKeiser Road
CrossesMowery Drain
Location00.30 E CR 275 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.09046, -85.53667
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2014)
Projected traffic400 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 Keiser Road over Mowery Drain built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keiser Road over Mowery 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 Keiser Road over Mowery Drain carry?

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

How long is Keiser Road over Mowery Drain?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Keiser Road over Mowery Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.