US Bridges

Hume Rd. over Stream Hume RD

Fair

Allen County, Ohio · 0.53 MI E of SR 501 · Structure no. 0249831

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
426
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hume Rd. over Stream Hume RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hume Rd. over Stream Hume RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 426 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 591 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHume Rd.
CrossesStream Hume RD
Location0.53 MI E of SR 501
RouteCounty Highway T0144
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.66431, -84.19348
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2015)
Projected traffic591 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hume Rd. over Stream Hume RD built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hume Rd. over Stream Hume RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hume Rd. over Stream Hume RD carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hume Rd. over Stream Hume RD?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hume Rd. over Stream Hume RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.