US Bridges

Hume Rd. over Stream Hume RD

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Ohio · 0.07 MI W of SR 501 · Structure no. 0249947

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
228
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 1975, so it is 50 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 228 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2035. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHume Rd.
CrossesStream Hume RD
Location0.07 MI W of SR 501
RouteCounty Highway T0144
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.66426, -84.20487
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2015)
Projected traffic316 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 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 1975, making it 50 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 228 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hume Rd. over Stream Hume RD?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hume Rd. over Stream Hume RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.