US Bridges

CR 185 Hillville R over Ir 75 & NS RR & CR 270

Fair

Allen County, Ohio · 4.4 Mi. North of Usr 30 · Structure no. 0202886

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
791 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 185 Hillville R over Ir 75 & NS RR & CR 270 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 185 Hillville R over Ir 75 & NS RR & CR 270 in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2036. The structure is 791 ft (241.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesCR 185 Hillville R
CrossesIr 75 & NS RR & CR 270
Location4.4 Mi. North of Usr 30
RouteCounty Highway C0185
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86271, -83.93256
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length791 ft (241.2 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2016)
Projected traffic536 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 185 Hillville R over Ir 75 & NS RR & CR 270 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 185 Hillville R over Ir 75 & NS RR & CR 270 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 185 Hillville R over Ir 75 & NS RR & CR 270 carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 185 Hillville R over Ir 75 & NS RR & CR 270?

The structure is 791 ft (241.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 185 Hillville R over Ir 75 & NS RR & CR 270?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.