US Bridges

Cool Rd. over Lost CR (br) Cool RD

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.44 MI S of Reservoir RD · Structure no. 0239003

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
366
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cool Rd. over Lost CR (br) Cool RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cool Rd. over Lost CR (br) Cool RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 366 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCool Rd.
CrossesLost CR (br) Cool RD
Location0.44 MI S of Reservoir RD
RouteCounty Highway 209
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73924, -83.994
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2015)
Projected traffic508 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cool Rd. over Lost CR (br) Cool RD built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cool Rd. over Lost CR (br) Cool 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cool Rd. over Lost CR (br) Cool RD carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cool Rd. over Lost CR (br) Cool RD?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cool Rd. over Lost CR (br) Cool RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.