LIMA - BLUELICK RD
Carrying LIMA - BLUELICK RD over SUGAR CREEK - BLUELICK R
0.76 MI E OF SR 65, Allen, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LIMA - BLUELICK RD
The LIMA - BLUELICK RD bridge in Allen, Ohio carries LIMA - BLUELICK RD over SUGAR CREEK - BLUELICK R. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 26.2 meters (86 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,159 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LIMA - BLUELICK RD compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 26.2 m (86 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.0 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,159 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0236659
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
LIMA - BLUELICK RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare LIMA - BLUELICK RD against other structures in Allen and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for LIMA - BLUELICK RD?
LIMA - BLUELICK RD in Allen, Ohio has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LIMA - BLUELICK RD inspected?
LIMA - BLUELICK RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 9,159 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LIMA - BLUELICK RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LIMA - BLUELICK RD?
LIMA - BLUELICK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LIMA - BLUELICK RD?
LIMA - BLUELICK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is LIMA - BLUELICK RD and does age affect safety?
LIMA - BLUELICK RD was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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