US Bridges

Delong Rd. over Stream - Delong RD

Fair

Allen County, Ohio · 0.13 MI S of Breese RD · Structure no. 0249939

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,078
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delong Rd. over Stream - Delong RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Delong Rd. over Stream - Delong RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 63 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 1,078 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,496 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDelong Rd.
CrossesStream - Delong RD
Location0.13 MI S of Breese RD
RouteCounty Highway TR153
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.68539, -84.1225
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,078 (2015)
Projected traffic1,496 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Delong Rd. over Stream - Delong RD built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Delong Rd. over Stream - Delong 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 Delong Rd. over Stream - Delong RD carry?

About 1,078 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Delong Rd. over Stream - Delong RD?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Delong Rd. over Stream - Delong RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.