US Bridges

Lennox Avenue over Lost Creek

Fair

Allen County, Ohio · 80 Ft.S. of 4th Street · Structure no. 0260185

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
153
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lennox Avenue over Lost Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lennox Avenue over Lost Creek in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLennox Avenue
CrossesLost Creek
Location80 Ft.S. of 4th Street
RouteCity Street 553
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.71633, -84.08894
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2022)
Projected traffic212 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lennox Avenue over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lennox Avenue over Lost Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lennox Avenue over Lost Creek carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lennox Avenue over Lost Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Lennox Avenue over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.