US Bridges

Thayer Rd. over Cranberry Creek Thayer

PoorPosted for load

Allen County, Ohio · 0.38 MI N of Campbell RD · Structure no. 0243469

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
212
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thayer Rd. over Cranberry Creek Thayer is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thayer Rd. over Cranberry Creek Thayer in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1963, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 212 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 376 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesThayer Rd.
CrossesCranberry Creek Thayer
Location0.38 MI N of Campbell RD
RouteCounty Highway C0173
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.8814, -84.01369
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2018)
Projected traffic376 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 Thayer Rd. over Cranberry Creek Thayer built?

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

What condition is Thayer Rd. over Cranberry Creek Thayer in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Thayer Rd. over Cranberry Creek Thayer carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Thayer Rd. over Cranberry Creek Thayer?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Thayer Rd. over Cranberry Creek Thayer?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.