US Bridges

SR 103 Bentley RD over Ir 75

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.0 Mi. to Bluffton City · Structure no. 0203548

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,338
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 103 Bentley RD over Ir 75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 103 Bentley RD over Ir 75 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,338 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,857 by 2035. The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 103 Bentley RD
CrossesIr 75
Location0.0 Mi. to Bluffton City
RouteState Highway 103
StateOhio
Coordinates40.88254, -83.89985
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length278 ft (84.8 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,338 (2015)
Projected traffic1,857 by 2035
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR 103 Bentley RD over Ir 75 built?

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

What condition is SR 103 Bentley RD over Ir 75 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 103 Bentley RD over Ir 75 carry?

About 1,338 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 103 Bentley RD over Ir 75?

The structure is 278 ft (84.8 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 103 Bentley RD over Ir 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.