US Bridges

State Rd. over Flat Fork State RD

Fair

Allen County, Ohio · 0.19 MI E of SR 66 · Structure no. 0241105

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,069
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Rd. over Flat Fork State RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying State Rd. over Flat Fork State RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,069 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,484 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Rd.
CrossesFlat Fork State RD
Location0.19 MI E of SR 66
RouteCounty Highway C0084
StateOhio
Coordinates40.81614, -84.32976
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,069 (2015)
Projected traffic1,484 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 State Rd. over Flat Fork State RD built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Rd. over Flat Fork State RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does State Rd. over Flat Fork State RD carry?

About 1,069 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Rd. over Flat Fork State RD?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns State Rd. over Flat Fork State RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.