US Bridges

Sampson RD over Bohnke Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.00 @ Sampson & Hoffman · Structure no. 0200222

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
775
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sampson RD over Bohnke Drain is a concrete continuous frame carrying Sampson RD over Bohnke Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,125 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 140 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSampson RD
CrossesBohnke Drain
Location00.00 @ Sampson & Hoffman
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.99339, -84.88236
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2024)
Projected traffic1,125 by 2044
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 Sampson RD over Bohnke Drain built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sampson RD over Bohnke 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sampson RD over Bohnke Drain carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sampson RD over Bohnke Drain?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Sampson RD over Bohnke Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.