US Bridges

Lima - High ST over Ottawa River - High ST

Good

Allen County, Ohio · .34 Mi. East of Pine St. · Structure no. 0236640

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,866
2000 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lima - High ST over Ottawa River - High ST is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lima - High ST over Ottawa River - High ST in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,866 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,590 by 2020. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLima - High ST
CrossesOttawa River - High ST
Location.34 Mi. East of Pine St.
RouteCity Street M0507
StateOhio
Coordinates40.74138, -84.09254
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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 on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,866 (2000)
Projected traffic2,590 by 2020
Trucks4%
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 - High ST over Ottawa River - High ST built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lima - High ST over Ottawa River - High ST 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 - High ST over Ottawa River - High ST carry?

About 1,866 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.