US Bridges

CR 173 Thayer RD over Ir 75 & NS RR

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 1.76 Mi. South of Usr 30 · Structure no. 0202495

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
393 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
939
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 173 Thayer RD over Ir 75 & NS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 173 Thayer RD over Ir 75 & NS RR 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 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 939 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,303 by 2035. The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 173 Thayer RD
CrossesIr 75 & NS RR
Location1.76 Mi. South of Usr 30
RouteCounty Highway C0173
StateOhio
Coordinates40.80811, -84.01332
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length393 ft (119.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic939 (2015)
Projected traffic1,303 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 173 Thayer RD over Ir 75 & NS RR built?

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

What condition is CR 173 Thayer 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 173 Thayer RD over Ir 75 & NS RR carry?

About 939 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 173 Thayer RD over Ir 75 & NS RR?

The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 173 Thayer RD over Ir 75 & NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.