US Bridges

Maples RD over Hoffman Drain

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 W Geradot Road · Structure no. 0200122

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maples RD over Hoffman Drain is a concrete slab carrying Maples RD over Hoffman Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMaples RD
CrossesHoffman Drain
Location00.10 W Geradot Road
RouteCounty Highway 38
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.00673, -84.95153
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2018)
Projected traffic194 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 Maples RD over Hoffman Drain built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maples 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 Maples RD over Hoffman Drain carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Maples RD over Hoffman Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Maples RD over Hoffman Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.