Lima - Bluelick RD over Sugar Creek - Bluelick R
FairAllen County, Ohio · 0.76 MI E of SR 65 · Structure no. 0236659
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,159
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lima - Bluelick RD over Sugar Creek - Bluelick R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lima - Bluelick RD over Sugar Creek - Bluelick R in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 9,159 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,713 by 2035. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lima - Bluelick RD over Sugar Creek - Bluelick R built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lima - Bluelick RD over Sugar Creek - Bluelick R 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 Lima - Bluelick RD over Sugar Creek - Bluelick R carry?
About 9,159 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lima - Bluelick RD over Sugar Creek - Bluelick R?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Lima - Bluelick RD over Sugar Creek - Bluelick R?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.