US Bridges

Hathaway RD over Geller Ditch

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 E Bethel RD · Structure no. 0200029

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
867
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hathaway RD over Geller Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hathaway RD over Geller Ditch in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 867 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,295 by 2038. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHathaway RD
CrossesGeller Ditch
Location00.10 E Bethel RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.20608, -85.18949
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic867 (2018)
Projected traffic1,295 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hathaway RD over Geller Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hathaway RD over Geller Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hathaway RD over Geller Ditch carry?

About 867 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hathaway RD over Geller Ditch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Hathaway RD over Geller Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.