US Bridges

Elm ST over Ottawa River - Elm Stree

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.89 MI E of Fraunfelter · Structure no. 0232289

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,847
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm ST over Ottawa River - Elm Stree is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm ST over Ottawa River - Elm Stree in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 4,847 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,728 by 2035. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesElm ST
CrossesOttawa River - Elm Stree
Location0.89 MI E of Fraunfelter
RouteCounty Highway C0118
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73695, -84.18123
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,847 (2015)
Projected traffic6,728 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Elm ST over Ottawa River - Elm Stree built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm ST over Ottawa River - Elm Stree 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 Elm ST over Ottawa River - Elm Stree carry?

About 4,847 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elm ST over Ottawa River - Elm Stree?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Elm ST over Ottawa River - Elm Stree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.