US Bridges

SR 65 over Sycamore Creek

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 4.83 Mi. North of Usr 30 · Structure no. 0201502

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,755
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Sycamore Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 65 over Sycamore Creek in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 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 4,755 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 65
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location4.83 Mi. North of Usr 30
RouteState Highway 65
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.89077, -84.07424
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 1958, making it 67 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 65 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.