US Bridges

Wentz Rd. over Rattlesnake Wentz RD

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Allen County, Ohio · 0.40 MI W of SR 65 · Structure no. 0243656

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wentz Rd. over Rattlesnake Wentz RD is a concrete slab carrying Wentz Rd. over Rattlesnake Wentz RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWentz Rd.
CrossesRattlesnake Wentz RD
Location0.40 MI W of SR 65
RouteCounty Highway T0257
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83914, -84.0952
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wentz Rd. over Rattlesnake Wentz RD built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wentz Rd. over Rattlesnake Wentz 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wentz Rd. over Rattlesnake Wentz RD carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wentz Rd. over Rattlesnake Wentz RD?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wentz Rd. over Rattlesnake Wentz RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.