US Bridges

Behnfeldt RD over Little Lick Creek

Fair

Defiance County, Ohio · .25 MI S of Scott RD · Structure no. 2044706

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Behnfeldt RD over Little Lick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Behnfeldt RD over Little Lick Creek in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBehnfeldt RD
CrossesLittle Lick Creek
Location.25 MI S of Scott RD
RouteCounty Highway 125
CountyDefiance County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40832, -84.57344
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$27,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Behnfeldt RD over Little Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Behnfeldt RD over Little Lick 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Behnfeldt RD over Little Lick Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Behnfeldt RD over Little Lick Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Behnfeldt RD over Little Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.