US Bridges

Ramsey Rd. over Plum Creek Ramsey RD

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.24 MI S of SR 12 · Structure no. 0243507

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramsey Rd. over Plum Creek Ramsey RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramsey Rd. over Plum Creek Ramsey RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRamsey Rd.
CrossesPlum Creek Ramsey RD
Location0.24 MI S of SR 12
RouteCounty Highway T0157
StateOhio
Coordinates40.89816, -84.09067
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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2015)
Projected traffic78 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 Ramsey Rd. over Plum Creek Ramsey RD built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramsey Rd. over Plum Creek Ramsey 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 Ramsey Rd. over Plum Creek Ramsey RD carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramsey Rd. over Plum Creek Ramsey RD?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ramsey Rd. over Plum Creek Ramsey RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.