US Bridges

Shawnee Rd. over Ottawa River Shawnee RD

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.04 MI N of Amanda RD · Structure no. 0230003

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,173
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shawnee Rd. over Ottawa River Shawnee RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shawnee Rd. over Ottawa River Shawnee RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 14,173 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,672 by 2035. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShawnee Rd.
CrossesOttawa River Shawnee RD
Location0.04 MI N of Amanda RD
RouteCounty Highway C0152
StateOhio
Coordinates40.70623, -84.15127
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,173 (2015)
Projected traffic19,672 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Shawnee Rd. over Ottawa River Shawnee RD built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shawnee Rd. over Ottawa River Shawnee RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Shawnee Rd. over Ottawa River Shawnee RD carry?

About 14,173 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Shawnee Rd. over Ottawa River Shawnee RD?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Shawnee Rd. over Ottawa River Shawnee RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.