US Bridges

Slabtown Rd. over Slabtown Rd. over Stream

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.36 MI N of Miller Road · Structure no. 0243396

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,845
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slabtown Rd. over Slabtown Rd. over Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Slabtown Rd. over Slabtown Rd. over Stream in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 62 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,845 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,561 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSlabtown Rd.
CrossesSlabtown Rd. over Stream
Location0.36 MI N of Miller Road
RouteCounty Highway CO165
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87341, -84.05191
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,845 (2015)
Projected traffic2,561 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Slabtown Rd. over Slabtown Rd. over Stream built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Slabtown Rd. over Slabtown Rd. over Stream 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Slabtown Rd. over Slabtown Rd. over Stream carry?

About 1,845 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Slabtown Rd. over Slabtown Rd. over Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Slabtown Rd. over Slabtown Rd. over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.