Lortie RD over Hoffman Drain
FairAllen County, Indiana · 00.50 S Paulding Road · Structure no. 0200118
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 156
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lortie RD over Hoffman Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lortie RD over Hoffman Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2038. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 35 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Lortie RD over Hoffman Drain built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lortie RD over Hoffman 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 Lortie RD over Hoffman Drain carry?
About 156 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lortie RD over Hoffman Drain?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Lortie RD over Hoffman Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.