US Bridges

Wilson RD over Hoffman Drain #2

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Indiana · 00.50 S Tillman Road · Structure no. 0200131

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson RD over Hoffman Drain #2 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wilson RD over Hoffman Drain #2 in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWilson RD
CrossesHoffman Drain #2
Location00.50 S Tillman Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.0151, -84.93093
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson RD over Hoffman Drain #2 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is Wilson RD over Hoffman Drain #2?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson RD over Hoffman Drain #2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.