Bowsher Road over Lil Ottawa Rivr - Bowshe
GoodAllen County, Ohio · 0.07 MI W of Beeler Road · Structure no. 0249580
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 52
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowsher Road over Lil Ottawa Rivr - Bowshe is a steel truss - thru carrying Bowsher Road over Lil Ottawa Rivr - Bowshe in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 52 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2035. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bowsher Road over Lil Ottawa Rivr - Bowshe built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bowsher Road over Lil Ottawa Rivr - Bowshe 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Bowsher Road over Lil Ottawa Rivr - Bowshe carry?
About 52 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bowsher Road over Lil Ottawa Rivr - Bowshe?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Bowsher Road over Lil Ottawa Rivr - Bowshe?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.