US Bridges

Poling Rd. over Turkey Run Poling RD

Fair

Allen County, Ohio · 0.73 MI SE of Kemp RD · Structure no. 0232386

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
788
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poling Rd. over Turkey Run Poling RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Poling Rd. over Turkey Run Poling RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 788 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,094 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPoling Rd.
CrossesTurkey Run Poling RD
Location0.73 MI SE of Kemp RD
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.75841, -84.21199
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic788 (2015)
Projected traffic1,094 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 Poling Rd. over Turkey Run Poling RD built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poling Rd. over Turkey Run Poling 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Poling Rd. over Turkey Run Poling RD carry?

About 788 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Poling Rd. over Turkey Run Poling RD?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Poling Rd. over Turkey Run Poling RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.