Bluf - Grove RD over Little Riley - Bluf Grov
PoorPosted for loadAllen County, Ohio · 0.04 MI W of Bentley RD · Structure no. 0247537
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,547
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bluf - Grove RD over Little Riley - Bluf Grov is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bluf - Grove RD over Little Riley - Bluf Grov in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,547 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,742 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bluf - Grove RD over Little Riley - Bluf Grov built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bluf - Grove RD over Little Riley - Bluf Grov 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 Bluf - Grove RD over Little Riley - Bluf Grov carry?
About 1,547 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bluf - Grove RD over Little Riley - Bluf Grov?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Bluf - Grove RD over Little Riley - Bluf Grov?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.