US Bridges

Delphos - Clevland over M&e Canal - Cleveland De

Fair

Allen County, Ohio · 0.04 MI W of Main ST · Structure no. 0241784

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,742
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delphos - Clevland over M&e Canal - Cleveland De is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Delphos - Clevland over M&e Canal - Cleveland De in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 85 years old, older 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 1,742 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,418 by 2020. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDelphos - Clevland
CrossesM&e Canal - Cleveland De
Location0.04 MI W of Main ST
RouteCity Street M0151
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83971, -84.34036
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,742 (2000)
Projected traffic2,418 by 2020
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Delphos - Clevland over M&e Canal - Cleveland De built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Delphos - Clevland over M&e Canal - Cleveland De 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 Delphos - Clevland over M&e Canal - Cleveland De carry?

About 1,742 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Delphos - Clevland over M&e Canal - Cleveland De?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Delphos - Clevland over M&e Canal - Cleveland De?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.