US Bridges

Copus Rd. over Ottawa River - Copus RD

PoorPosted for load

Allen County, Ohio · 0.17 MI S of SR 81 · Structure no. 0232343

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,604
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copus Rd. over Ottawa River - Copus RD is a steel truss - thru carrying Copus Rd. over Ottawa River - Copus RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,604 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2035. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCopus Rd.
CrossesOttawa River - Copus RD
Location0.17 MI S of SR 81
RouteCounty Highway T0146
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.7534, -84.19081
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,604 (2017)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$286,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Copus Rd. over Ottawa River - Copus RD built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Copus Rd. over Ottawa River - Copus RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

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

About 1,604 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Copus Rd. over Ottawa River - Copus RD?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Copus Rd. over Ottawa River - Copus RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.