US Bridges

Wapak Rd. over Stream Wapak Rd.

Fair

Allen County, Ohio · 0.19 MI S Cotner RD · Structure no. 0232599

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,728
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wapak Rd. over Stream Wapak Rd. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wapak Rd. over Stream Wapak Rd. in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 1,728 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,398 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWapak Rd.
CrossesStream Wapak Rd.
Location0.19 MI S Cotner RD
RouteCounty Highway T0091
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73908, -84.20314
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,728 (2015)
Projected traffic2,398 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Stream Wapak Rd. built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wapak Rd. over Stream Wapak 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 Wapak Rd. over Stream Wapak Rd. carry?

About 1,728 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wapak Rd. over Stream Wapak Rd.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wapak Rd. over Stream Wapak Rd.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.