US Bridges

Grubb Rd. over Stream Grubb RD

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Ohio · 0.48 MI N of SR 81 · Structure no. 0230340

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
642
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grubb Rd. over Stream Grubb RD is a steel culvert carrying Grubb Rd. over Stream Grubb RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 642 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGrubb Rd.
CrossesStream Grubb RD
Location0.48 MI N of SR 81
RouteCounty Highway C0077
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.75823, -84.24258
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic642 (2017)
Projected traffic940 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Grubb Rd. over Stream Grubb RD built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grubb Rd. over Stream Grubb RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Grubb Rd. over Stream Grubb RD carry?

About 642 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Grubb Rd. over Stream Grubb RD?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Grubb Rd. over Stream Grubb RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.