US Bridges

Hartman Road over Solon Drain

Good

Whitley County, Indiana · 00.10 W E Old Trail Road · Structure no. 9200012

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartman Road over Solon Drain is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hartman Road over Solon Drain in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2038. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHartman Road
CrossesSolon Drain
Location00.10 W E Old Trail Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.15952, -85.40091
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic150 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Hartman Road over Solon Drain built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hartman Road over Solon 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hartman Road over Solon Drain carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hartman Road over Solon Drain?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hartman Road over Solon Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.