US Bridges

Hosler RD over Beightle-Nettlehorst Dit

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.40 E Halter Road · Structure no. 0200611

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,525
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hosler RD over Beightle-Nettlehorst Dit is a wood or timber slab carrying Hosler RD over Beightle-Nettlehorst Dit in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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.

It carries about 3,525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,275 by 2034. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHosler RD
CrossesBeightle-Nettlehorst Dit
Location00.40 E Halter Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.22287, -85.03199
Functional classRural Minor 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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,525 (2014)
Projected traffic5,275 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hosler RD over Beightle-Nettlehorst Dit built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hosler RD over Beightle-Nettlehorst Dit 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 Hosler RD over Beightle-Nettlehorst Dit carry?

About 3,525 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hosler RD over Beightle-Nettlehorst Dit?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Hosler RD over Beightle-Nettlehorst Dit?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.