US Bridges

SR 103 Bentley RD over Norfolk & Southern RR #

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.7 Mi. to IR75 at Blufft · Structure no. 0203572

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,609
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 103 Bentley RD over Norfolk & Southern RR # is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 103 Bentley RD over Norfolk & Southern RR # in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 3,609 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,009 by 2035. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 103 Bentley RD
CrossesNorfolk & Southern RR #
Location0.7 Mi. to IR75 at Blufft
RouteState Highway 103
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.88355, -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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,609 (2015)
Projected traffic5,009 by 2035
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Norfolk & Southern RR # built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 103 Bentley RD over Norfolk & Southern 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 103 Bentley RD over Norfolk & Southern RR # carry?

About 3,609 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 103 Bentley RD over Norfolk & Southern RR #?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 103 Bentley RD over Norfolk & Southern RR #?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.