US Bridges

Bixel Rd. over Riley Creek Bixel RD

GoodPosted for load

Allen County, Ohio · 0.46 MI E of Pandora RD · Structure no. 0247995

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
279
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bixel Rd. over Riley Creek Bixel RD is a steel truss - thru carrying Bixel Rd. over Riley Creek Bixel RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 279 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 387 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBixel Rd.
CrossesRiley Creek Bixel RD
Location0.46 MI E of Pandora RD
RouteCounty Highway T0241
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.90773, -83.94834
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2015)
Projected traffic387 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 Bixel Rd. over Riley Creek Bixel RD built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bixel Rd. over Riley Creek Bixel 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bixel Rd. over Riley Creek Bixel RD carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bixel Rd. over Riley Creek Bixel RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.