US Bridges

Bellefontaine St. over Ir 75

Good

Auglaize County, Ohio · .45 MI N of JCT USR-33 · Structure no. 0602159

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,893
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellefontaine St. over Ir 75 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bellefontaine St. over Ir 75 in Auglaize County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,893 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,507 by 2036. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBellefontaine St.
CrossesIr 75
Location.45 MI N of JCT USR-33
RouteCity Street 33
StateOhio
Coordinates40.56113, -84.17033
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,893 (2016)
Projected traffic16,507 by 2036
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellefontaine St. over Ir 75 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellefontaine St. over Ir 75 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Bellefontaine St. over Ir 75 carry?

About 11,893 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bellefontaine St. over Ir 75?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Bellefontaine St. over Ir 75?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.