US Bridges

Bloomlock Rd. over Jenning Creek Bloomlock

PoorPosted for load

Allen County, Ohio · 0.25 MI W of Acadia RD · Structure no. 0251550

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
247
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bloomlock Rd. over Jenning Creek Bloomlock is a steel truss - thru carrying Bloomlock Rd. over Jenning Creek Bloomlock 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 247 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 343 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBloomlock Rd.
CrossesJenning Creek Bloomlock
Location0.25 MI W of Acadia RD
RouteCounty Highway C0025
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.77933, -84.36372
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2015)
Projected traffic343 by 2035
Trucks8%
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$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bloomlock Rd. over Jenning Creek Bloomlock built?

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

What condition is Bloomlock Rd. over Jenning Creek Bloomlock 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 Bloomlock Rd. over Jenning Creek Bloomlock carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bloomlock Rd. over Jenning Creek Bloomlock?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bloomlock Rd. over Jenning Creek Bloomlock?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.