US Bridges

Lima - Metcalf ST over Ottawa River - Metcalf S

Fair

Allen County, Ohio · 0.27 MI S of Elm ST · Structure no. 0249602

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,212
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lima - Metcalf ST over Ottawa River - Metcalf S is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lima - Metcalf ST over Ottawa River - Metcalf S in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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.

It carries about 11,212 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,562 by 2035. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLima - Metcalf ST
CrossesOttawa River - Metcalf S
Location0.27 MI S of Elm ST
RouteCounty Highway C270S
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73335, -84.11337
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,212 (2015)
Projected traffic15,562 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Lima - Metcalf ST over Ottawa River - Metcalf S built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lima - Metcalf ST over Ottawa River - Metcalf S 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lima - Metcalf ST over Ottawa River - Metcalf S carry?

About 11,212 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Lima - Metcalf ST over Ottawa River - Metcalf S?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Lima - Metcalf ST over Ottawa River - Metcalf S?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.