US Bridges

Amstutz RD over Beightle-Nettlehorst Dtc

GoodPosted for load

Allen County, Indiana · 00.30 S Hosler Road · Structure no. 0200401

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,400
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amstutz RD over Beightle-Nettlehorst Dtc is a wood or timber slab carrying Amstutz RD over Beightle-Nettlehorst Dtc in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,625 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAmstutz RD
CrossesBeightle-Nettlehorst Dtc
Location00.30 S Hosler Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.21818, -85.01888
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2014)
Projected traffic9,625 by 2034
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Amstutz RD over Beightle-Nettlehorst Dtc built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amstutz RD over Beightle-Nettlehorst Dtc 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 Amstutz RD over Beightle-Nettlehorst Dtc carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Amstutz RD over Beightle-Nettlehorst Dtc?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Amstutz RD over Beightle-Nettlehorst Dtc?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.