Dixie HWY over B&o RR & Lit Ottawa Dixi
GoodAllen County, Ohio · 0.43 MI N of Hume RD · Structure no. 0249688
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 361 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,482
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dixie HWY over B&o RR & Lit Ottawa Dixi is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dixie HWY over B&o RR & Lit Ottawa Dixi in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 95 years old, older 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 3,482 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,833 by 2035. The structure is 361 ft (110.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dixie HWY over B&o RR & Lit Ottawa Dixi built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Dixie HWY over B&o RR & Lit Ottawa Dixi 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 Dixie HWY over B&o RR & Lit Ottawa Dixi carry?
About 3,482 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Dixie HWY over B&o RR & Lit Ottawa Dixi?
The structure is 361 ft (110.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Dixie HWY over B&o RR & Lit Ottawa Dixi?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.