US Bridges

Sherrick Rd. over Dug Run Sherrick RD

Fair

Allen County, Ohio · 0.35 MI E of Dutch Hollon · Structure no. 0254045

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
252
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherrick Rd. over Dug Run Sherrick RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sherrick Rd. over Dug Run Sherrick RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 252 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSherrick Rd.
CrossesDug Run Sherrick RD
Location0.35 MI E of Dutch Hollon
RouteCounty Highway T0098
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.80737, -84.19729
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2015)
Projected traffic350 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sherrick Rd. over Dug Run Sherrick RD built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherrick Rd. over Dug Run Sherrick 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 Sherrick Rd. over Dug Run Sherrick RD carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sherrick Rd. over Dug Run Sherrick RD?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sherrick Rd. over Dug Run Sherrick RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.