US Bridges

Creps Rd. over Stream Creps RD

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Ohio · 0.68 MI SW of SR 117 · Structure no. 0234532

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
162
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creps Rd. over Stream Creps RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creps Rd. over Stream Creps RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 162 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCreps Rd.
CrossesStream Creps RD
Location0.68 MI SW of SR 117
RouteCounty Highway T0198
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.68768, -83.99012
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2016)
Projected traffic81 by 2035
Trucks9%
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 Creps Rd. over Stream Creps RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creps Rd. over Stream Creps 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 September 2024.

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

About 162 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Creps Rd. over Stream Creps RD?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Creps Rd. over Stream Creps RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.