US Bridges

Sandy Point Rd. over Beaver Run Sandy Point

Poor

Allen County, Ohio · 0.65 MI N of Irvin RD · Structure no. 0254037

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
327
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Point Rd. over Beaver Run Sandy Point is a steel culvert carrying Sandy Point Rd. over Beaver Run Sandy Point 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 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.

It carries about 327 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 454 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Point Rd.
CrossesBeaver Run Sandy Point
Location0.65 MI N of Irvin RD
RouteCounty Highway T0095
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.81156, -84.1657
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2015)
Projected traffic454 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Sandy Point Rd. over Beaver Run Sandy Point built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Point Rd. over Beaver Run Sandy Point 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sandy Point Rd. over Beaver Run Sandy Point carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Point Rd. over Beaver Run Sandy Point?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Sandy Point Rd. over Beaver Run Sandy Point?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.