US Bridges

Hillegas RD over Norfolk Southern R/R

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.30 S Bass Road · Structure no. 0200621

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
288 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,025
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillegas RD over Norfolk Southern R/R is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillegas RD over Norfolk Southern R/R in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 15,025 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,100 by 2032. The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHillegas RD
CrossesNorfolk Southern R/R
Location00.30 S Bass Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.08405, -85.1904
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,025 (2012)
Projected traffic20,100 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillegas RD over Norfolk Southern R/R built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillegas RD over Norfolk Southern R/R 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 Hillegas RD over Norfolk Southern R/R carry?

About 15,025 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hillegas RD over Norfolk Southern R/R?

The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Hillegas RD over Norfolk Southern R/R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.