US Bridges

Bluf - College Ave over Riley Creek - College Av

Fair

Allen County, Ohio · 0.09 MI S of Main ST · Structure no. 0248169

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,492
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluf - College Ave over Riley Creek - College Av is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bluf - College Ave over Riley Creek - College Av in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,492 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,071 by 2020. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBluf - College Ave
CrossesRiley Creek - College Av
Location0.09 MI S of Main ST
RouteCity Street 29
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.89126, -83.89239
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length85 ft (26 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,492 (2000)
Projected traffic2,071 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 - College Ave over Riley Creek - College Av built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluf - College Ave over Riley Creek - College Av in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Bluf - College Ave over Riley Creek - College Av carry?

About 1,492 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bluf - College Ave over Riley Creek - College Av?

The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bluf - College Ave over Riley Creek - College Av?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.