US Bridges

Mcclain Rd. over Freund Creek Mcclain

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.23 MI N of Breese RD · Structure no. 0245828

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,457
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcclain Rd. over Freund Creek Mcclain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mcclain Rd. over Freund Creek Mcclain in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 1,457 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,022 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMcclain Rd.
CrossesFreund Creek Mcclain
Location0.23 MI N of Breese RD
RouteCounty Highway C0013
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.69087, -84.1082
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.6 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 traffic1,457 (2015)
Projected traffic2,022 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 Mcclain Rd. over Freund Creek Mcclain built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcclain Rd. over Freund Creek Mcclain 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 Mcclain Rd. over Freund Creek Mcclain carry?

About 1,457 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mcclain Rd. over Freund Creek Mcclain?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mcclain Rd. over Freund Creek Mcclain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.