US Bridges

Cool Rd. over Ottawa River Cool Road

PoorPosted for load

Allen County, Ohio · 0.85 Mi.N. of Sr. 81 · Structure no. 0239143

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
151 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
241
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cool Rd. over Ottawa River Cool Road is a steel truss - thru carrying Cool Rd. over Ottawa River Cool Road in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 241 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 491 by 2035. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCool Rd.
CrossesOttawa River Cool Road
Location0.85 Mi.N. of Sr. 81
RouteCounty Highway C0209
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.77194, -83.99419
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2015)
Projected traffic491 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cool Rd. over Ottawa River Cool Road built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cool Rd. over Ottawa River Cool Road 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 Cool Rd. over Ottawa River Cool Road carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cool Rd. over Ottawa River Cool Road?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cool Rd. over Ottawa River Cool Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.