BLUFF COLLEGE AVE
Carrying BLUFF COLLEGE AVE over LITTLE RILEY COLLEGE AVE
0.13 MI NW OF LAWN AVE, Allen, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BLUFF COLLEGE AVE
The BLUFF COLLEGE AVE bridge in Allen, Ohio carries BLUFF COLLEGE AVE over LITTLE RILEY COLLEGE AVE. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,046 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by Private.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 3/9. 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 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BLUFF COLLEGE AVE 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1961
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 13.7 m (45 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.8 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- Private
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,046 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0248045
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 3/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 3/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
BLUFF COLLEGE AVE 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 BLUFF COLLEGE AVE 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 BLUFF COLLEGE AVE?
BLUFF COLLEGE AVE in Allen, Ohio has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BLUFF COLLEGE AVE inspected?
BLUFF COLLEGE AVE'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 1,046 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BLUFF COLLEGE AVE 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 BLUFF COLLEGE AVE?
BLUFF COLLEGE AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BLUFF COLLEGE AVE?
BLUFF COLLEGE AVE is owned and maintained by Private.
How old is BLUFF COLLEGE AVE and does age affect safety?
BLUFF COLLEGE AVE was built in 1961, making it 65 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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