US Bridges

Hillville Rd. over Lt Cranberry Hillville

Fair

Allen County, Ohio · 0.31 MI E of Mayberry RD · Structure no. 0243280

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillville Rd. over Lt Cranberry Hillville is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hillville Rd. over Lt Cranberry Hillville in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2035. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHillville Rd.
CrossesLt Cranberry Hillville
Location0.31 MI E of Mayberry RD
RouteCounty Highway C0185
StateOhio
Coordinates40.8613, -84.02202
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2015)
Projected traffic201 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 Hillville Rd. over Lt Cranberry Hillville built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillville Rd. over Lt Cranberry Hillville 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hillville Rd. over Lt Cranberry Hillville carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hillville Rd. over Lt Cranberry Hillville?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hillville Rd. over Lt Cranberry Hillville?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.