US Bridges

Ir 75 NB over Riley Creek

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.57 Mi. N of SR 103-BENT · Structure no. 0202975

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,899
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ir 75 NB over Riley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ir 75 NB over Riley Creek in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 14,899 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,680 by 2035. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIr 75 NB
CrossesRiley Creek
Location0.57 Mi. N of SR 103-BENT
RouteInterstate 75
StateOhio
Coordinates40.8842, -83.88975
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,899 (2015)
Projected traffic20,680 by 2035
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Ir 75 NB over Riley Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ir 75 NB over Riley 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ir 75 NB over Riley Creek carry?

About 14,899 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Ir 75 NB over Riley Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ir 75 NB over Riley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.