US Bridges

Searfoss Rd. over Stream Searfoss RD

Fair

Allen County, Ohio · 0.24 MI E of Hofferbert · Structure no. 0243701

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Searfoss Rd. over Stream Searfoss RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Searfoss Rd. over Stream Searfoss RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSearfoss Rd.
CrossesStream Searfoss RD
Location0.24 MI E of Hofferbert
RouteCounty Highway T0175
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.89012, -84.10533
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2015)
Projected traffic43 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 Searfoss Rd. over Stream Searfoss RD built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Searfoss Rd. over Stream Searfoss RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Searfoss Rd. over Stream Searfoss RD carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Searfoss Rd. over Stream Searfoss RD?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Searfoss Rd. over Stream Searfoss RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.