US Bridges

Acadia Rd. over Jennings Ck Acadia RD 25

PoorPosted for load

Allen County, Ohio · 0.57 MI N of Bloomlock RD · Structure no. 0241156

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
426
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Acadia Rd. over Jennings Ck Acadia RD 25 is a steel truss - thru carrying Acadia Rd. over Jennings Ck Acadia RD 25 in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 426 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 591 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAcadia Rd.
CrossesJennings Ck Acadia RD 25
Location0.57 MI N of Bloomlock RD
RouteCounty Highway C0043
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.78736, -84.35898
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2015)
Projected traffic591 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$187,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Acadia Rd. over Jennings Ck Acadia RD 25 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Acadia Rd. over Jennings Ck Acadia RD 25 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Acadia Rd. over Jennings Ck Acadia RD 25 carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Acadia Rd. over Jennings Ck Acadia RD 25?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Acadia Rd. over Jennings Ck Acadia RD 25?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.