US Bridges

State Line Road over Hoffman Flatrock Drain

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.15 S of Paulding Road · Structure no. 0200643

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
573
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Line Road over Hoffman Flatrock Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Line Road over Hoffman Flatrock Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 573 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 855 by 2038. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Line Road
CrossesHoffman Flatrock Drain
Location00.15 S of Paulding Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.03574, -84.8032
Functional classRural Minor 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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
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 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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic573 (2018)
Projected traffic855 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Line Road over Hoffman Flatrock Drain built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is State Line Road over Hoffman Flatrock 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 State Line Road over Hoffman Flatrock Drain carry?

About 573 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Line Road over Hoffman Flatrock Drain?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns State Line Road over Hoffman Flatrock Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.