US Bridges

Slabtown Rd. over Stream Slabtown RD

Fair

Allen County, Ohio · 0.93 MI N of Blue Lick · Structure no. 0236810

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,921
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slabtown Rd. over Stream Slabtown RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Slabtown Rd. over Stream Slabtown RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 62 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 1,921 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,666 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSlabtown Rd.
CrossesStream Slabtown RD
Location0.93 MI N of Blue Lick
RouteCounty Highway C0165
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.80253, -84.0513
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,921 (2015)
Projected traffic2,666 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Slabtown Rd. over Stream Slabtown RD built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Slabtown Rd. over Stream Slabtown 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 Slabtown Rd. over Stream Slabtown RD carry?

About 1,921 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Slabtown Rd. over Stream Slabtown RD?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Slabtown Rd. over Stream Slabtown RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.