US Bridges

US 30 WB over Hoffman Creek

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.65 W SR 101 · Structure no. 008845

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,215
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 WB over Hoffman Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 WB over Hoffman Creek in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 48 years old, older 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 8,215 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,274 by 2032. The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 30 WB
CrossesHoffman Creek
Location00.65 W SR 101
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.01944, -84.87342
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,215 (2021)
Projected traffic8,274 by 2032
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 30 WB over Hoffman Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US 30 WB over Hoffman Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 WB over Hoffman Creek carry?

About 8,215 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is US 30 WB over Hoffman Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 WB over Hoffman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.