US Bridges

Lima - Collett ST over Ottawa River - Collett

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.11 MI S of N Shore DR · Structure no. 0232247

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lima - Collett ST over Ottawa River - Collett is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lima - Collett ST over Ottawa River - Collett in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,353 by 2035. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLima - Collett ST
CrossesOttawa River - Collett
Location0.11 MI S of N Shore DR
RouteCounty Highway C0011
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73177, -84.11917
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2015)
Projected traffic12,353 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lima - Collett ST over Ottawa River - Collett built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lima - Collett ST over Ottawa River - Collett 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lima - Collett ST over Ottawa River - Collett carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lima - Collett ST over Ottawa River - Collett?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lima - Collett ST over Ottawa River - Collett?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.