US Bridges

Putnam Co. Line over Stream Put CO LN

Poor

Allen County, Ohio · 0.18 MI E of Tom Fett RD · Structure no. 0248061

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
509
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Putnam Co. Line over Stream Put CO LN is a steel culvert carrying Putnam Co. Line over Stream Put CO LN in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 509 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 706 by 2035. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPutnam Co. Line
CrossesStream Put CO LN
Location0.18 MI E of Tom Fett RD
RouteCounty Highway T0016
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.92029, -83.91529
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic509 (2015)
Projected traffic706 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Putnam Co. Line over Stream Put CO LN built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Putnam Co. Line over Stream Put CO LN 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 Putnam Co. Line over Stream Put CO LN carry?

About 509 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Putnam Co. Line over Stream Put CO LN?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m).

Who owns Putnam Co. Line over Stream Put CO LN?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.