Bluelick Rd. over Sugar Creek - Bluelick R
FairAllen County, Ohio · 0.26 MI E of Sugar ST · Structure no. 0236683
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,619
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bluelick Rd. over Sugar Creek - Bluelick R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bluelick Rd. over Sugar Creek - Bluelick R in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.
It carries about 5,619 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,799 by 2045. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bluelick Rd. over Sugar Creek - Bluelick R built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is 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 Bluelick Rd. over Sugar Creek - Bluelick R carry?
About 5,619 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bluelick Rd. over Sugar Creek - Bluelick R?
The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Bluelick Rd. over Sugar Creek - Bluelick R?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.