US Bridges

Wapak Rd. over Turkey Run Wapak RD

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.66 MI NW of Poling RD · Structure no. 0232408

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wapak Rd. over Turkey Run Wapak RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wapak Rd. over Turkey Run Wapak RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 666 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWapak Rd.
CrossesTurkey Run Wapak RD
Location0.66 MI NW of Poling RD
RouteCounty Highway C0091
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.76574, -84.21092
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2015)
Projected traffic666 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Wapak Rd. over Turkey Run Wapak RD built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 480 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wapak Rd. over Turkey Run Wapak RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.