US Bridges

Monroeville RD over Hoffman Drain

Poor

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Fackler RD · Structure no. 0200207

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,071
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroeville RD over Hoffman Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Monroeville RD over Hoffman 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,071 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,601 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMonroeville RD
CrossesHoffman Drain
Location00.10 W of Fackler RD
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.97832, -84.94028
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,071 (2018)
Projected traffic1,601 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$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monroeville RD over Hoffman Drain built?

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

What condition is Monroeville RD over Hoffman Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Monroeville RD over Hoffman Drain carry?

About 1,071 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Monroeville RD over Hoffman Drain?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Monroeville RD over Hoffman Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.