BELLEFONTAINE CR6
Carrying BELLEFONTAINE CR6 over OTTAWA RIVER
2900 FT.E. OF TOWN SQUARE, Allen, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BELLEFONTAINE CR6
The BELLEFONTAINE CR6 bridge in Allen, Ohio carries BELLEFONTAINE CR6 over OTTAWA RIVER. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 42.1 meters (138 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,714 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BELLEFONTAINE CR6 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
- 1969
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 42.1 m (138 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.6 m (64 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 14,714 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0260029
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) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BELLEFONTAINE CR6 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare BELLEFONTAINE CR6 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 BELLEFONTAINE CR6?
BELLEFONTAINE CR6 in Allen, Ohio has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BELLEFONTAINE CR6 inspected?
BELLEFONTAINE CR6'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 14,714 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BELLEFONTAINE CR6 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BELLEFONTAINE CR6?
BELLEFONTAINE CR6 has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BELLEFONTAINE CR6?
BELLEFONTAINE CR6 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is BELLEFONTAINE CR6 and does age affect safety?
BELLEFONTAINE CR6 was built in 1969, making it 57 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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