US Bridges

E Lincoln HWY over Hoffman Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.50 W SR 101 · Structure no. 0200318

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Lincoln HWY over Hoffman Drain is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying E Lincoln HWY over Hoffman Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 75 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 233 by 2038. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesE Lincoln HWY
CrossesHoffman Drain
Location00.50 W SR 101
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.02119, -84.8712
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2018)
Projected traffic233 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 E Lincoln HWY over Hoffman Drain built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is E Lincoln HWY over Hoffman 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 E Lincoln HWY over Hoffman Drain carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Lincoln HWY over Hoffman Drain?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns E Lincoln HWY over Hoffman Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.