US Bridges

SR 117 Shawnee RD over CSX RR

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 4.62 Mi. West of IR75 · Structure no. 0204080

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,602
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 117 Shawnee RD over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 117 Shawnee RD over CSX RR in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,602 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,880 by 2035. The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 117 Shawnee RD
CrossesCSX RR
Location4.62 Mi. West of IR75
RouteState Highway 117
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.72599, -84.14934
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length250 ft (76.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,602 (2015)
Projected traffic18,880 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$90,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 117 Shawnee RD over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 117 Shawnee RD over CSX RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 117 Shawnee RD over CSX RR carry?

About 13,602 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 117 Shawnee RD over CSX RR?

The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 117 Shawnee RD over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.