US Bridges

SR 65 over Sycamore Creek

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 3.4 Mi. North of Usr 30 · Structure no. 0201480

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,755
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Sycamore Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 65 over Sycamore Creek in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,755 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location3.4 Mi. North of Usr 30
RouteState Highway 65
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87039, -84.07398
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,755 (2015)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 65 over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 65 over Sycamore Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 65 over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 4,755 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.