US Bridges

Roush over Ottawa River Roush RD

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.22 MI N of Reservoir RD · Structure no. 0236616

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,769
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roush over Ottawa River Roush RD is a steel truss - thru carrying Roush over Ottawa River Roush RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,769 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,007 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoush
CrossesOttawa River Roush RD
Location0.22 MI N of Reservoir RD
RouteCounty Highway T0163
StateOhio
Coordinates40.74857, -84.06565
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41.2 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,769 (2015)
Projected traffic8,007 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 Roush over Ottawa River Roush RD built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roush over Ottawa River Roush 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Roush over Ottawa River Roush RD carry?

About 5,769 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Roush over Ottawa River Roush RD?

The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Roush over Ottawa River Roush RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.