Houk RD over Hoffman Lepper Drain
FairAllen County, Indiana · 00.20 S Monroeville RD · Structure no. 0200231
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 416
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Houk RD over Hoffman Lepper Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Houk RD over Hoffman Lepper Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 55 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.
It carries about 416 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 622 by 2038. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Houk RD over Hoffman Lepper Drain built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Houk RD over Hoffman Lepper 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 Houk RD over Hoffman Lepper Drain carry?
About 416 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Houk RD over Hoffman Lepper Drain?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Houk RD over Hoffman Lepper Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.