US Bridges

Hoagland RD over Adam Schlemmer Baker Dra

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.40 E of Mcardle RD · Structure no. 0200288

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
338
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoagland RD over Adam Schlemmer Baker Dra is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hoagland RD over Adam Schlemmer Baker Dra in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 95 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 338 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHoagland RD
CrossesAdam Schlemmer Baker Dra
Location00.40 E of Mcardle RD
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.95003, -84.86749
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
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 inspectionMay 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 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 rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2018)
Projected traffic505 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$950,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoagland RD over Adam Schlemmer Baker Dra built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Hoagland RD over Adam Schlemmer Baker Dra 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 Hoagland RD over Adam Schlemmer Baker Dra carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hoagland RD over Adam Schlemmer Baker Dra?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hoagland RD over Adam Schlemmer Baker Dra?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.