US Bridges

Bowman Rd. over Camp Creek Bowman RD

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.36 MI S of Hanthorn RD · Structure no. 0245593

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
794
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowman Rd. over Camp Creek Bowman RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bowman Rd. over Camp Creek Bowman RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 794 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,102 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBowman Rd.
CrossesCamp Creek Bowman RD
Location0.36 MI S of Hanthorn RD
RouteCounty Highway T0164
StateOhio
Coordinates40.69703, -84.05154
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic794 (2015)
Projected traffic1,102 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Bowman Rd. over Camp Creek Bowman RD built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowman Rd. over Camp Creek Bowman 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bowman Rd. over Camp Creek Bowman RD carry?

About 794 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bowman Rd. over Camp Creek Bowman RD?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bowman Rd. over Camp Creek Bowman RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.