US Bridges

Franke RD over Hoffman Lepper Drain

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 N Monroeville RD · Structure no. 0200217

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
625
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franke RD over Hoffman Lepper Drain is a concrete slab carrying Franke RD over Hoffman Lepper Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 60 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 625 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 933 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFranke RD
CrossesHoffman Lepper Drain
Location00.10 N Monroeville RD
RouteCounty Highway 87
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.98016, -84.96929
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2018)
Projected traffic933 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 Franke RD over Hoffman Lepper Drain built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Franke RD over Hoffman Lepper Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Franke RD over Hoffman Lepper Drain carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Franke RD over Hoffman Lepper Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Franke RD over Hoffman Lepper Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.