US Bridges

SR 309 over Honey Run

Fair

Allen County, Ohio · West of Elida 0.7 Mile · Structure no. 0200875

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,224
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 309 over Honey Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 309 over Honey Run in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 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 10,224 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,191 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 309
CrossesHoney Run
LocationWest of Elida 0.7 Mile
RouteState Highway 309
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79673, -84.22615
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,224 (2015)
Projected traffic14,191 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 309 over Honey Run built?

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

What condition is SR 309 over Honey Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 309 over Honey Run carry?

About 10,224 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 309 over Honey Run?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 309 over Honey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.