US Bridges

Tom Fett Rd. over Little Riley Tom Fett RD

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.08 MI N of Rockport RD · Structure no. 0247642

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
202
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tom Fett Rd. over Little Riley Tom Fett RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tom Fett Rd. over Little Riley Tom Fett RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2035. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTom Fett Rd.
CrossesLittle Riley Tom Fett RD
Location0.08 MI N of Rockport RD
RouteCounty Highway T0236
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87848, -83.91896
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2015)
Projected traffic280 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Tom Fett Rd. over Little Riley Tom Fett RD built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tom Fett Rd. over Little Riley Tom Fett 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Tom Fett Rd. over Little Riley Tom Fett RD carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tom Fett Rd. over Little Riley Tom Fett RD?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Tom Fett Rd. over Little Riley Tom Fett RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.