US Bridges

Cool Rd. over Lost Cr. Branch Cool RD

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.03 MI N of Sr. 309 · Structure no. 0239216

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
366
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cool Rd. over Lost Cr. Branch Cool RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cool Rd. over Lost Cr. Branch Cool RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 366 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 508 by 2035. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 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. Branch Cool RD
Location0.03 MI N of Sr. 309
RouteCounty Highway T0209
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73183, -83.99414
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 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. Branch Cool RD built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cool Rd. over Lost Cr. Branch 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. Branch Cool RD carry?

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

How long is Cool Rd. over Lost Cr. Branch Cool RD?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cool Rd. over Lost Cr. Branch Cool RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.