US Bridges

Sunderland Rd. over Stream Sunderland RD

Poor

Allen County, Ohio · 0.11 MI S of SR 117 · Structure no. 0230367

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
343
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunderland Rd. over Stream Sunderland RD is a steel culvert carrying Sunderland Rd. over Stream Sunderland RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 343 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2035. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSunderland Rd.
CrossesStream Sunderland RD
Location0.11 MI S of SR 117
RouteCounty Highway T0074
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.7087, -84.26129
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic343 (2015)
Projected traffic476 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Sunderland Rd. over Stream Sunderland RD built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

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

About 343 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sunderland Rd. over Stream Sunderland RD?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns Sunderland Rd. over Stream Sunderland RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.