Swaney Rd. over Ottawa River Swaney RD
GoodPosted for loadAllen County, Ohio · 0.19 MI N of SR 81 · Structure no. 0239127
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 401
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Swaney Rd. over Ottawa River Swaney RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swaney Rd. over Ottawa River Swaney RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 401 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2035. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Swaney Rd. over Ottawa River Swaney RD built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Swaney Rd. over Ottawa River Swaney 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Swaney Rd. over Ottawa River Swaney RD carry?
About 401 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Swaney Rd. over Ottawa River Swaney RD?
The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Swaney Rd. over Ottawa River Swaney RD?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.