COOL RD.
Carrying COOL RD. over OTTAWA RIVER COOL ROAD
0.85 MI.N. OF SR. 81, Allen, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COOL RD.
The COOL RD. bridge in Allen, Ohio carries COOL RD. over OTTAWA RIVER COOL ROAD. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 46.0 meters (151 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 354 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 11.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COOL RD. compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1995
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 46.0 m (151 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.8 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 354 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0239143
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
COOL 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 COOL 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 COOL RD.?
COOL RD. in Allen, Ohio has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COOL RD. inspected?
COOL 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 354 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COOL 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 COOL RD.?
COOL RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COOL RD.?
COOL RD. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is COOL RD. and does age affect safety?
COOL RD. was built in 1995, making it 31 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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