US Bridges

Bliss Rd. over Stream Bliss RD

Fair

Allen County, Ohio · 0.10 MI E of Good RD · Structure no. 0241679

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bliss Rd. over Stream Bliss RD is a steel culvert carrying Bliss Rd. over Stream Bliss RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBliss Rd.
CrossesStream Bliss RD
Location0.10 MI E of Good RD
RouteCounty Highway T0063
StateOhio
Coordinates40.79828, -84.27243
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2015)
Projected traffic144 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 Bliss Rd. over Stream Bliss RD built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bliss Rd. over Stream Bliss 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bliss Rd. over Stream Bliss RD carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bliss Rd. over Stream Bliss RD?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Bliss Rd. over Stream Bliss RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.