US Bridges

Breese Rd. over Freund Creek - Breese RD

PoorPosted for load

Allen County, Ohio · 0.15 MI E of I75 · Structure no. 0249807

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,133
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Breese Rd. over Freund Creek - Breese RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Breese Rd. over Freund Creek - Breese RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,133 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,315 by 2035. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBreese Rd.
CrossesFreund Creek - Breese RD
Location0.15 MI E of I75
RouteCounty Highway C0142
StateOhio
Coordinates40.6867, -84.12067
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.1 US tons
Inventory rating7.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,133 (2019)
Projected traffic2,315 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Breese Rd. over Freund Creek - Breese RD built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Breese Rd. over Freund Creek - Breese RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Breese Rd. over Freund Creek - Breese RD carry?

About 2,133 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Breese Rd. over Freund Creek - Breese RD?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Breese Rd. over Freund Creek - Breese RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.