US Bridges

Bucher Rd. over Cranberry Creek Bucher

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.27 MI NW of Campbell RD · Structure no. 0243647

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bucher Rd. over Cranberry Creek Bucher is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bucher Rd. over Cranberry Creek Bucher in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBucher Rd.
CrossesCranberry Creek Bucher
Location0.27 MI NW of Campbell RD
RouteCounty Highway T0184
StateOhio
Coordinates40.8801, -84.00306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2015)
Projected traffic107 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 Bucher Rd. over Cranberry Creek Bucher built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bucher Rd. over Cranberry Creek Bucher 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 September 2024.

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

About 77 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bucher Rd. over Cranberry Creek Bucher?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bucher Rd. over Cranberry Creek Bucher?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.