US Bridges

Rockport Rd. over Little Riley Rockport RD

GoodPosted for load

Allen County, Ohio · 0.09 MI W of Tom Fett RD · Structure no. 0247731

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
257
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockport Rd. over Little Riley Rockport RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rockport Rd. over Little Riley Rockport RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 257 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 353 by 2035. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRockport Rd.
CrossesLittle Riley Rockport RD
Location0.09 MI W of Tom Fett RD
RouteCounty Highway T0181
StateOhio
Coordinates40.87743, -83.92071
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2015)
Projected traffic353 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Rockport Rd. over Little Riley Rockport RD built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockport Rd. over Little Riley Rockport 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 2024.

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

About 257 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rockport Rd. over Little Riley Rockport RD?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rockport Rd. over Little Riley Rockport RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.