US Bridges

Bluf - Riley ST over Little Riley - Riley ST

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.32 MI N of Main ST · Structure no. 0247979

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
871
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluf - Riley ST over Little Riley - Riley ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bluf - Riley ST over Little Riley - Riley ST 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 871 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,209 by 2020. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBluf - Riley ST
CrossesLittle Riley - Riley ST
Location0.32 MI N of Main ST
RouteCity Street M0240
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.89974, -83.89214
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic871 (2000)
Projected traffic1,209 by 2020
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bluf - Riley ST over Little Riley - Riley ST built?

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

What condition is Bluf - Riley ST over Little Riley - Riley ST 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 Bluf - Riley ST over Little Riley - Riley ST carry?

About 871 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bluf - Riley ST over Little Riley - Riley ST?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bluf - Riley ST over Little Riley - Riley ST?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.