US Bridges

Bice RD over Aug. River Bice RD

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.76 MI E of SR 198 · Structure no. 0230189

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
137
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bice RD over Aug. River Bice RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bice RD over Aug. River Bice RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBice RD
CrossesAug. River Bice RD
Location0.76 MI E of SR 198
RouteCounty Highway T0121
StateOhio
Coordinates40.70038, -84.26611
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length174 ft (53.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2015)
Projected traffic190 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bice RD over Aug. River Bice RD built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bice RD over Aug. River Bice RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bice RD over Aug. River Bice RD carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bice RD over Aug. River Bice RD?

The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bice RD over Aug. River Bice RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.