US Bridges

Searfoss Rd. over Little Cranberry Searfos

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.63 MI E of Slabtown RD · Structure no. 0243612

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Searfoss Rd. over Little Cranberry Searfos is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Searfoss Rd. over Little Cranberry Searfos in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 214 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSearfoss Rd.
CrossesLittle Cranberry Searfos
Location0.63 MI E of Slabtown RD
RouteCounty Highway C0176
StateOhio
Coordinates40.89009, -84.03996
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 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 Little Cranberry Searfos built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Searfoss Rd. over Little Cranberry Searfos 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 Little Cranberry Searfos carry?

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

How long is Searfoss Rd. over Little Cranberry Searfos?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Searfoss Rd. over Little Cranberry Searfos?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.