US Bridges

Slabtown Rd. over Stream Slabtown RD

PoorPosted for load

Allen County, Ohio · 0.20 MI N. of Hillville · Structure no. 0243663

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,848
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slabtown Rd. over Stream Slabtown RD is a steel culvert carrying Slabtown Rd. over Stream Slabtown RD 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 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 1,848 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,565 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSlabtown Rd.
CrossesStream Slabtown RD
Location0.20 MI N. of Hillville
RouteCounty Highway C0165
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86521, -84.05185
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,848 (2015)
Projected traffic2,565 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 Slabtown Rd. over Stream Slabtown RD built?

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

What condition is Slabtown Rd. over Stream Slabtown RD 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 Slabtown Rd. over Stream Slabtown RD carry?

About 1,848 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Slabtown Rd. over Stream Slabtown RD?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns Slabtown Rd. over Stream Slabtown RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.