US Bridges

Hook Waltz Rd. over Rattle Snake Hook Waltz

GoodPosted for load

Allen County, Ohio · 0.28 MI E of Hoffbert RD · Structure no. 0243310

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hook Waltz Rd. over Rattle Snake Hook Waltz is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hook Waltz Rd. over Rattle Snake Hook Waltz in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHook Waltz Rd.
CrossesRattle Snake Hook Waltz
Location0.28 MI E of Hoffbert RD
RouteCounty Highway T0087
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84637, -84.10411
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic139 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 Hook Waltz Rd. over Rattle Snake Hook Waltz built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hook Waltz Rd. over Rattle Snake Hook Waltz in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Hook Waltz Rd. over Rattle Snake Hook Waltz carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hook Waltz Rd. over Rattle Snake Hook Waltz?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hook Waltz Rd. over Rattle Snake Hook Waltz?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.