US Bridges

Bentley Rd. over Riley Creek Bentley RD

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.20 MI S of Bixel RD · Structure no. 0247871

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,047
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bentley Rd. over Riley Creek Bentley RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bentley Rd. over Riley Creek Bentley RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,047 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,453 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBentley Rd.
CrossesRiley Creek Bentley RD
Location0.20 MI S of Bixel RD
RouteCounty Highway C0239
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.90719, -83.89994
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,047 (2015)
Projected traffic1,453 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 Bentley Rd. over Riley Creek Bentley RD built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bentley Rd. over Riley Creek Bentley 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 Bentley Rd. over Riley Creek Bentley RD carry?

About 1,047 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bentley Rd. over Riley Creek Bentley RD?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bentley Rd. over Riley Creek Bentley RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.