US Bridges

Hartzell RD over Dannenfelser Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.30 N Moeller RD · Structure no. 0200141

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartzell RD over Dannenfelser Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hartzell RD over Dannenfelser Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2036. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHartzell RD
CrossesDannenfelser Drain
Location00.30 N Moeller RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.05925, -85.03004
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2016)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$825,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hartzell RD over Dannenfelser Drain built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hartzell RD over Dannenfelser 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 Hartzell RD over Dannenfelser Drain carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hartzell RD over Dannenfelser Drain?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hartzell RD over Dannenfelser Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.