US Bridges

Slabtown Rd. over Sugar Creek Slabtown RD

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.12 MI N of Sugar Ck RD · Structure no. 0236830

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,098
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slabtown Rd. over Sugar Creek Slabtown RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Slabtown Rd. over Sugar Creek Slabtown RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,098 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,912 by 2035. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSlabtown Rd.
CrossesSugar Creek Slabtown RD
Location0.12 MI N of Sugar Ck RD
RouteCounty Highway C0165
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.80673, -84.05129
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,098 (2015)
Projected traffic2,912 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Slabtown Rd. over Sugar Creek Slabtown RD built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Slabtown Rd. over Sugar Creek Slabtown 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Slabtown Rd. over Sugar Creek Slabtown RD carry?

About 2,098 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Slabtown Rd. over Sugar Creek Slabtown RD?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Slabtown Rd. over Sugar Creek Slabtown RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.