US Bridges

Bluf - Cherry ST over Riley Creek - Bluffton

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.08 MI SE of Main ST · Structure no. 0248177

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,452
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluf - Cherry ST over Riley Creek - Bluffton is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bluf - Cherry ST over Riley Creek - Bluffton in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,452 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,015 by 2020. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBluf - Cherry ST
CrossesRiley Creek - Bluffton
Location0.08 MI SE of Main ST
RouteCity Street M0026
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.89148, -83.88922
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,452 (2000)
Projected traffic2,015 by 2020
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 - Cherry ST over Riley Creek - Bluffton built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluf - Cherry ST over Riley Creek - Bluffton 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 - Cherry ST over Riley Creek - Bluffton carry?

About 1,452 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bluf - Cherry ST over Riley Creek - Bluffton?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Bluf - Cherry ST over Riley Creek - Bluffton?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.