US Bridges

Breese Rd. over Little Ottawa Breese RD

Fair

Allen County, Ohio · 0.93 MI W of Shawnee RD · Structure no. 0249645

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Breese Rd. over Little Ottawa Breese RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Breese Rd. over Little Ottawa Breese RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 58 years old, older 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 3,351 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,651 by 2035. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBreese Rd.
CrossesLittle Ottawa Breese RD
Location0.93 MI W of Shawnee RD
RouteCounty Highway C0142
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.68632, -84.16892
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,351 (2015)
Projected traffic4,651 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Breese Rd. over Little Ottawa Breese RD built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Breese Rd. over Little Ottawa Breese RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Breese Rd. over Little Ottawa Breese RD carry?

About 3,351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Breese Rd. over Little Ottawa Breese RD?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Breese Rd. over Little Ottawa Breese RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.