US Bridges

Tom Fett RD over Riley Creek - Tom Fett R

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Allen County, Ohio · 0.19 MI So of Bixel RD · Structure no. 0247936

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tom Fett RD over Riley Creek - Tom Fett R is a steel truss - thru carrying Tom Fett RD over Riley Creek - Tom Fett R in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTom Fett RD
CrossesRiley Creek - Tom Fett R
Location0.19 MI So of Bixel RD
RouteCounty Highway T0236
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.90632, -83.91866
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2015)
Projected traffic200 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 Tom Fett RD over Riley Creek - Tom Fett R built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tom Fett RD over Riley Creek - Tom Fett R 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Tom Fett RD over Riley Creek - Tom Fett R carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Tom Fett RD over Riley Creek - Tom Fett R?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Tom Fett RD over Riley Creek - Tom Fett R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.