US Bridges

Searfoss Rd. over Cranberry Creek Searfoss

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.30 MI W of Mayberry RD · Structure no. 0243434

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Searfoss Rd. over Cranberry Creek Searfoss is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Searfoss Rd. over Cranberry Creek Searfoss in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 154 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSearfoss Rd.
CrossesCranberry Creek Searfoss
Location0.30 MI W of Mayberry RD
RouteCounty Highway C0176
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.89015, -84.0339
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2015)
Projected traffic214 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Searfoss Rd. over Cranberry Creek Searfoss built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Searfoss Rd. over Cranberry Creek Searfoss 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 Searfoss Rd. over Cranberry Creek Searfoss carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Searfoss Rd. over Cranberry Creek Searfoss?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Searfoss Rd. over Cranberry Creek Searfoss?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.