US Bridges

Hartzell RD over Bender #2 Drain

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Indiana · 00.00 Int Seiler/Hartzell · Structure no. 0200142

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,863
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartzell RD over Bender #2 Drain is a concrete slab carrying Hartzell RD over Bender #2 Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 2,863 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,277 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHartzell RD
CrossesBender #2 Drain
Location00.00 Int Seiler/Hartzell
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.04831, -85.02978
Functional classRural Major 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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,863 (2018)
Projected traffic4,277 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hartzell RD over Bender #2 Drain built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hartzell RD over Bender #2 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 Bender #2 Drain carry?

About 2,863 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hartzell RD over Bender #2 Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Hartzell RD over Bender #2 Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.