US Bridges

River RD over Hamm Interceptor Drain

Good

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 W of State Line Roa · Structure no. 0200677

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Hamm Interceptor Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying River RD over Hamm Interceptor Drain in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2038. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesHamm Interceptor Drain
Location00.10 W of State Line Roa
RouteCounty Highway 262
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.17299, -84.80446
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2018)
Projected traffic305 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 River RD over Hamm Interceptor Drain built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over Hamm Interceptor Drain 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does River RD over Hamm Interceptor Drain carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River RD over Hamm Interceptor Drain?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Hamm Interceptor Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.