US Bridges

CR 165 Slabtown RD over Ir 75 & NS RR

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 4.3 Mi. South of Usr 30 · Structure no. 0202347

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
430 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,201
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 165 Slabtown RD over Ir 75 & NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 165 Slabtown RD over Ir 75 & NS RR in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,201 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,055 by 2036. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 165 Slabtown RD
CrossesIr 75 & NS RR
Location4.3 Mi. South of Usr 30
RouteCounty Highway C0165
StateOhio
Coordinates40.78311, -84.0513
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,201 (2016)
Projected traffic3,055 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 165 Slabtown RD over Ir 75 & NS RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 165 Slabtown RD over Ir 75 & NS RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 165 Slabtown RD over Ir 75 & NS RR carry?

About 2,201 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 165 Slabtown RD over Ir 75 & NS RR?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 165 Slabtown RD over Ir 75 & NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.