US Bridges

Pandora Rd. over Riley CR Pandora RD

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Ohio · 0.42 MI S of Putnam RD · Structure no. 0247820

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pandora Rd. over Riley CR Pandora RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pandora Rd. over Riley CR Pandora RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 167 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2035. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPandora Rd.
CrossesRiley CR Pandora RD
Location0.42 MI S of Putnam RD
RouteCounty Highway T0225
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.91389, -83.95688
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2015)
Projected traffic232 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 Pandora Rd. over Riley CR Pandora RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pandora Rd. over Riley CR Pandora RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Pandora Rd. over Riley CR Pandora RD carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pandora Rd. over Riley CR Pandora RD?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pandora Rd. over Riley CR Pandora RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.