US Bridges

Fetter Rd. over Ottawa River Fetter RD

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.81 MI N of Reservoir RD · Structure no. 0236799

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,030
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fetter Rd. over Ottawa River Fetter RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fetter Rd. over Ottawa River Fetter RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2035. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFetter Rd.
CrossesOttawa River Fetter RD
Location0.81 MI N of Reservoir RD
RouteCounty Highway T0169
StateOhio
Coordinates40.75712, -84.03733
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2015)
Projected traffic1,430 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 Fetter Rd. over Ottawa River Fetter RD built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fetter Rd. over Ottawa River Fetter 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 2023.

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

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fetter Rd. over Ottawa River Fetter RD?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fetter Rd. over Ottawa River Fetter RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.