US Bridges

Geradot RD over Hoffman Drain

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.30 N Hoffman RD · Structure no. 0200232

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geradot RD over Hoffman Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying Geradot RD over Hoffman Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2038. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesGeradot RD
CrossesHoffman Drain
Location00.30 N Hoffman RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.99655, -84.95038
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2018)
Projected traffic156 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Geradot RD over Hoffman Drain built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geradot RD over Hoffman 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 Geradot RD over Hoffman Drain carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Geradot RD over Hoffman Drain?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Geradot RD over Hoffman Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.