US Bridges

Snyder RD over Hoffman Drain #2

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.30 S Tillman Road · Structure no. 0200127

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snyder RD over Hoffman Drain #2 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Snyder RD over Hoffman Drain #2 in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSnyder RD
CrossesHoffman Drain #2
Location00.30 S Tillman Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.0186, -84.91177
Functional classRural Local

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 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 rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2018)
Projected traffic311 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 Snyder RD over Hoffman Drain #2 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snyder RD over Hoffman Drain #2 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 Snyder RD over Hoffman Drain #2 carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Snyder RD over Hoffman Drain #2?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Snyder RD over Hoffman Drain #2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.