US Bridges

Hurshtown RD over Hamm Ditch

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 W SR 37 · Structure no. 0200016

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hurshtown RD over Hamm Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hurshtown RD over Hamm Ditch in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHurshtown RD
CrossesHamm Ditch
Location00.10 W SR 37
RouteCounty Highway 132
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.24084, -84.85366
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2018)
Projected traffic156 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 Hurshtown RD over Hamm Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hurshtown RD over Hamm Ditch 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 Hurshtown RD over Hamm Ditch carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hurshtown RD over Hamm Ditch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Hurshtown RD over Hamm Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.