US Bridges

Lafayette over Little Hog-Lafayette

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.27 MI E of Phillips RD · Structure no. 0239410

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
235
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lafayette over Little Hog-Lafayette is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lafayette over Little Hog-Lafayette in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLafayette
CrossesLittle Hog-Lafayette
Location0.27 MI E of Phillips RD
RouteCounty Highway C0251
StateOhio
Coordinates40.7611, -83.93229
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2015)
Projected traffic326 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lafayette over Little Hog-Lafayette built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lafayette over Little Hog-Lafayette 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 over Little Hog-Lafayette carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lafayette over Little Hog-Lafayette?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lafayette over Little Hog-Lafayette?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.