US Bridges

Bussert Rd. over Beaver Run Bussert RD

Fair

Allen County, Ohio · 0.40 MI E of Dutch Hollow · Structure no. 0253936

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bussert Rd. over Beaver Run Bussert RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bussert Rd. over Beaver Run Bussert RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBussert Rd.
CrossesBeaver Run Bussert RD
Location0.40 MI E of Dutch Hollow
RouteCounty Highway T0089
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.83106, -84.19364
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bussert Rd. over Beaver Run Bussert RD built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bussert Rd. over Beaver Run Bussert 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Bussert Rd. over Beaver Run Bussert RD carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bussert Rd. over Beaver Run Bussert RD?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bussert Rd. over Beaver Run Bussert RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.