US Bridges

Lafayette Rd. over Ltl Hog CR Lafayette RD

PoorPosted for load

Allen County, Ohio · 0.02 MI W of Bentley RD · Structure no. 0239364

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
291
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lafayette Rd. over Ltl Hog CR Lafayette RD is a steel culvert carrying Lafayette Rd. over Ltl Hog CR Lafayette RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 291 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLafayette Rd.
CrossesLtl Hog CR Lafayette RD
Location0.02 MI W of Bentley RD
RouteCounty Highway C0251
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.76142, -83.89926
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Ltl Hog CR Lafayette RD built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lafayette Rd. over Ltl Hog CR Lafayette RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Lafayette Rd. over Ltl Hog CR Lafayette RD carry?

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

How long is Lafayette Rd. over Ltl Hog CR Lafayette RD?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns Lafayette Rd. over Ltl Hog CR Lafayette RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.