Sampson RD over Bohnke Drain
FairAllen County, Indiana · 00.40 N Maples Road · Structure no. 0200115
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 104
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sampson RD over Bohnke Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sampson RD over Bohnke Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 125 years old, older 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 22 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sampson RD over Bohnke Drain built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Sampson RD over Bohnke 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Sampson RD over Bohnke Drain carry?
About 104 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sampson RD over Bohnke Drain?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Sampson RD over Bohnke Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.