Cleveland Street over Flat Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadAllen County, Ohio · West of Franklin Street · Structure no. 0260797
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2026
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1951 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cleveland Street over Flat Fork Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cleveland Street over Flat Fork Creek in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2026, so it is 66 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 3 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 1971. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cleveland Street over Flat Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2026.
What condition is Cleveland Street over Flat Fork Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Cleveland Street over Flat Fork Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1951 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cleveland Street over Flat Fork Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Cleveland Street over Flat Fork Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.