US Bridges

Pevee Rd. over Ottawa River Pevee RD

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Ohio · 0.75 MI N of SR 81 · Structure no. 0239097

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
206
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pevee Rd. over Ottawa River Pevee RD is a steel truss - thru carrying Pevee Rd. over Ottawa River Pevee RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 206 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPevee Rd.
CrossesOttawa River Pevee RD
Location0.75 MI N of SR 81
RouteCounty Highway T0237
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.7867, -83.90861
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2015)
Projected traffic286 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pevee Rd. over Ottawa River Pevee RD built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pevee Rd. over Ottawa River Pevee RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

About 206 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Pevee Rd. over Ottawa River Pevee RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.