Phillips Rd. over Ottawa River Phillips RD
PoorPosted for loadAllen County, Ohio · 0.15 MI N of SR 81 · Structure no. 0238996
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 150 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 716
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Phillips Rd. over Ottawa River Phillips RD is a steel truss - thru carrying Phillips Rd. over Ottawa River Phillips RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 716 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 584 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Phillips Rd. over Ottawa River Phillips RD built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Phillips Rd. over Ottawa River Phillips 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Phillips Rd. over Ottawa River Phillips RD carry?
About 716 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Phillips Rd. over Ottawa River Phillips RD?
The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Phillips Rd. over Ottawa River Phillips RD?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.