US Bridges

Schuman RD over Keiser Drain

Fair

Whitley County, Indiana · 00.50 SE CR 200 N · Structure no. 9200105

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuman RD over Keiser Drain is a steel culvert carrying Schuman RD over Keiser Drain in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSchuman RD
CrossesKeiser Drain
Location00.50 SE CR 200 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhitley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.18814, -85.54644
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating100 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2014)
Projected traffic175 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 Schuman RD over Keiser Drain built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schuman RD over Keiser 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 Schuman RD over Keiser Drain carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Schuman RD over Keiser Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Schuman RD over Keiser Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.