US Bridges

CR 222 Napoleon RD over Ir 75

Good

Allen County, Ohio · South of Beaverdam · Structure no. 0204447

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,634
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 222 Napoleon RD over Ir 75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 222 Napoleon RD over Ir 75 in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 60 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 1,634 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,268 by 2036. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 222 Napoleon RD
CrossesIr 75
LocationSouth of Beaverdam
RouteCounty Highway C0222
StateOhio
Coordinates40.82724, -83.97572
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 2024
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 rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,634 (2016)
Projected traffic2,268 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR 222 Napoleon RD over Ir 75 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is CR 222 Napoleon 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 222 Napoleon RD over Ir 75 carry?

About 1,634 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 222 Napoleon RD over Ir 75?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 222 Napoleon RD over Ir 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.