US Bridges

Gerardot RD over Hoffman Drain #2

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 N Maples Road · Structure no. 0200327

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gerardot RD over Hoffman Drain #2 is a concrete slab carrying Gerardot RD over Hoffman Drain #2 in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGerardot RD
CrossesHoffman Drain #2
Location00.10 N Maples Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.00772, -84.94988
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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 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$625,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gerardot RD over Hoffman Drain #2 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gerardot RD over Hoffman Drain #2 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 Gerardot RD over Hoffman Drain #2 carry?

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

How long is Gerardot RD over Hoffman Drain #2?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Gerardot RD over Hoffman Drain #2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.