US Bridges

Swaney Rd. over Little Riley Swaney RD

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Ohio · 0.38 MI N of US 30 · Structure no. 0247847

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
380
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swaney Rd. over Little Riley Swaney RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swaney Rd. over Little Riley Swaney RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 476 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSwaney Rd.
CrossesLittle Riley Swaney RD
Location0.38 MI N of US 30
RouteCounty Highway T0227
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83876, -83.95194
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2015)
Projected traffic476 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Swaney Rd. over Little Riley Swaney RD built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swaney Rd. over Little Riley Swaney 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 Swaney Rd. over Little Riley Swaney RD carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Swaney Rd. over Little Riley Swaney RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.