Meridian Road over Mowery Drain
FairWhitley County, Indiana · 00.10 N CR 500 S · Structure no. 9200108
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meridian Road over Mowery Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Meridian 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 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meridian Road over Mowery Drain built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meridian 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 Meridian Road over Mowery Drain carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Meridian Road over Mowery Drain?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Meridian Road over Mowery Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.