Bluf - Bentley over Little Riley - Bentley R
PoorAllen County, Ohio · 0.04 MI N of Grove ST · Structure no. 0247944
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,404
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bluf - Bentley over Little Riley - Bentley R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bluf - Bentley over Little Riley - Bentley R in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,404 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,949 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bluf - Bentley over Little Riley - Bentley R built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bluf - Bentley over Little Riley - Bentley R in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Bluf - Bentley over Little Riley - Bentley R carry?
About 1,404 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bluf - Bentley over Little Riley - Bentley R?
The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bluf - Bentley over Little Riley - Bentley R?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.