US Bridges

SR 117 over Branch of Lost Creek

Good

Allen County, Ohio · .1 Mile West of I-75 · Structure no. 0204129

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,540
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 117 over Branch of Lost Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 117 over Branch of Lost Creek in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 21,540 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,898 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 117
CrossesBranch of Lost Creek
Location.1 Mile West of I-75
RouteState Highway 117
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73064, -84.07644
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,540 (2015)
Projected traffic29,898 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 117 over Branch of Lost Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 117 over Branch of Lost 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 SR 117 over Branch of Lost Creek carry?

About 21,540 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 117 over Branch of Lost Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns SR 117 over Branch of Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.