US Bridges

The Bend RD over Maumee River

Good

Defiance County, Ohio · 0.5 N of Usr 24 · Structure no. 2031272

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
483 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
728
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

The Bend RD over Maumee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying The Bend RD over Maumee River in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 728 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2035. The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesThe Bend RD
CrossesMaumee River
Location0.5 N of Usr 24
RouteCounty Highway C0134
StateOhio
Coordinates41.27549, -84.51559
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length483 ft (147.2 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic728 (2015)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 The Bend RD over Maumee River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is The Bend RD over Maumee River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does The Bend RD over Maumee River carry?

About 728 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is The Bend RD over Maumee River?

The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns The Bend RD over Maumee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.