US Bridges

CR 800 West over Hoffman Lake Outlet

Poor

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.10 N of US 30 · Structure no. 4300216

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800 West over Hoffman Lake Outlet is a steel culvert carrying CR 800 West over Hoffman Lake Outlet in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 725 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,075 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 800 West
CrossesHoffman Lake Outlet
Location00.10 N of US 30
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.26869, -85.99856
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2022)
Projected traffic1,075 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 800 West over Hoffman Lake Outlet built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800 West over Hoffman Lake Outlet in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 800 West over Hoffman Lake Outlet carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 800 West over Hoffman Lake Outlet?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800 West over Hoffman Lake Outlet?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.