US Bridges

Lima - Central Ave over Ottawa River- Central Av

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.06 MI S of Elm ST · Structure no. 0236617

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lima - Central Ave over Ottawa River- Central Av is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lima - Central Ave over Ottawa River- Central Av in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,580 by 2037. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLima - Central Ave
CrossesOttawa River- Central Av
Location0.06 MI S of Elm ST
RouteCounty Highway CO504
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73623, -84.10221
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2017)
Projected traffic4,580 by 2037
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lima - Central Ave over Ottawa River- Central Av built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lima - Central Ave over Ottawa River- Central Av 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lima - Central Ave over Ottawa River- Central Av carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lima - Central Ave over Ottawa River- Central Av?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lima - Central Ave over Ottawa River- Central Av?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.