Bluf - Main ST over Riley Creek - Dixie HWY
PoorAllen County, Ohio · 0.47 MI SW County Line · Structure no. 0247596
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 117 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,481
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bluf - Main ST over Riley Creek - Dixie HWY is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bluf - Main ST over Riley Creek - Dixie HWY in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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.
It carries about 3,481 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,832 by 2035. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 51 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 - Main ST over Riley Creek - Dixie HWY built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bluf - Main ST over Riley Creek - Dixie HWY 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 - Main ST over Riley Creek - Dixie HWY carry?
About 3,481 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bluf - Main ST over Riley Creek - Dixie HWY?
The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Bluf - Main ST over Riley Creek - Dixie HWY?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.