US Bridges

Bluf - Main ST over Marsh Run - Dixie HWY

Poor

Allen County, Ohio · 0.46 MI SW of CO Line RD · Structure no. 0247618

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1932
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,640
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluf - Main ST over Marsh Run - Dixie HWY is a concrete slab carrying Bluf - Main ST over Marsh Run - Dixie HWY in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1932, so it is 98 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 3,640 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,052 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBluf - Main ST
CrossesMarsh Run - Dixie HWY
Location0.46 MI SW of CO Line RD
RouteCounty Highway C0270
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.89821, -83.88543
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,640 (2015)
Projected traffic5,052 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bluf - Main ST over Marsh Run - Dixie HWY built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1932.

What condition is Bluf - Main ST over Marsh Run - 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 Marsh Run - Dixie HWY carry?

About 3,640 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bluf - Main ST over Marsh Run - Dixie HWY?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Bluf - Main ST over Marsh Run - Dixie HWY?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.