US Bridges

Bluf - Elm ST over Little Riley Ck - Elm ST

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.29 MI NW of Main ST · Structure no. 0248037

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
871
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluf - Elm ST over Little Riley Ck - Elm ST is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bluf - Elm ST over Little Riley Ck - Elm ST in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBluf - Elm ST
CrossesLittle Riley Ck - Elm ST
Location0.29 MI NW of Main ST
RouteCity Street M0039
StateOhio
Coordinates40.89769, -83.8942
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 - Elm ST over Little Riley Ck - Elm ST built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.