US Bridges

SR65/117/309 E Elm over Ottawa River #

Good

Allen County, Ohio · Intersect of SR65 & SR309 · Structure no. 0201340

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,356
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR65/117/309 E Elm over Ottawa River # is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR65/117/309 E Elm over Ottawa River # in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,356 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,374 by 2035. The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesSR65/117/309 E Elm
CrossesOttawa River #
LocationIntersect of SR65 & SR309
RouteState Highway 65
StateOhio
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length206 ft (62.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,356 (2015)
Projected traffic14,374 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR65/117/309 E Elm over Ottawa River # built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR65/117/309 E Elm over Ottawa River # in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR65/117/309 E Elm over Ottawa River # carry?

About 10,356 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR65/117/309 E Elm over Ottawa River #?

The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR65/117/309 E Elm over Ottawa River #?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.