US Bridges

Hobson RD over Baldwin Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 N Lake Ave · Structure no. 0200635

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
552
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hobson RD over Baldwin Drain is a steel culvert carrying Hobson RD over Baldwin Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 552 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 918 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHobson RD
CrossesBaldwin Drain
Location00.10 N Lake Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.09215, -85.09828
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic552 (2018)
Projected traffic918 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 Hobson RD over Baldwin Drain built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hobson RD over Baldwin 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 Hobson RD over Baldwin Drain carry?

About 552 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hobson RD over Baldwin Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Hobson RD over Baldwin Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.