US Bridges

Bentley over Ottawa River Bentley RD

Good

Allen County, Ohio · .88 MI N. of Sr. Rt. 81 · Structure no. 0239402

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bentley over Ottawa River Bentley RD is a steel truss - thru carrying Bentley over Ottawa River Bentley RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 205 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2035. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBentley
CrossesOttawa River Bentley RD
Location.88 MI N. of Sr. Rt. 81
RouteCounty Highway T0239
StateOhio
Coordinates40.78868, -83.89896
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2015)
Projected traffic285 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bentley over Ottawa River Bentley RD built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bentley over Ottawa River Bentley 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bentley over Ottawa River Bentley RD carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bentley over Ottawa River Bentley RD?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bentley over Ottawa River Bentley RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.