US Bridges

Hathaway RD over Geller Ditch

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.30 W Hand RD · Structure no. 0200283

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
271
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hathaway RD over Geller Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hathaway RD over Geller Ditch in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 271 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHathaway RD
CrossesGeller Ditch
Location00.30 W Hand RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.20578, -85.21652
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2018)
Projected traffic405 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Hathaway RD over Geller Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hathaway RD over Geller Ditch 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 Hathaway RD over Geller Ditch carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hathaway RD over Geller Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hathaway RD over Geller Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.