US Bridges

Slabtown Rd. over Stream Slabtown RD

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.12 MI N of Eversole RD · Structure no. 0243418

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,650
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slabtown Rd. over Stream Slabtown RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Slabtown Rd. over Stream Slabtown RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 63 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,290 by 2035. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSlabtown Rd.
CrossesStream Slabtown RD
Location0.12 MI N of Eversole RD
RouteCounty Highway C0165
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.88445, -84.05197
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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 stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2015)
Projected traffic2,290 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 Slabtown Rd. over Stream Slabtown RD built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Slabtown Rd. over Stream Slabtown RD 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 Stream Slabtown RD carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Slabtown Rd. over Stream Slabtown RD?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Slabtown Rd. over Stream Slabtown RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.