US Bridges

Lafayette Rd. over Stream Lafayette RD

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.17 MI W of Hardin Line · Structure no. 0239321

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
291
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lafayette Rd. over Stream Lafayette RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lafayette Rd. over Stream Lafayette RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 291 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLafayette Rd.
CrossesStream Lafayette RD
Location0.17 MI W of Hardin Line
RouteCounty Highway C0251
StateOhio
Coordinates40.76155, -83.88318
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic291 (2015)
Projected traffic404 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 Lafayette Rd. over Stream Lafayette RD built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

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

About 291 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lafayette Rd. over Stream Lafayette RD?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lafayette Rd. over Stream Lafayette RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.