US Bridges

Parker Rd. over Stream Parker RD

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.47 Mi.E of Phillips RD · Structure no. 0234818

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parker Rd. over Stream Parker RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Parker Rd. over Stream Parker RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesParker Rd.
CrossesStream Parker RD
Location0.47 Mi.E of Phillips RD
RouteCounty Highway T0254
StateOhio
Coordinates40.66638, -83.92854
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2015)
Projected traffic29 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 Parker Rd. over Stream Parker RD built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parker Rd. over Stream Parker 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 September 2023.

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

About 21 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Parker Rd. over Stream Parker RD?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Parker Rd. over Stream Parker RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.