US Bridges

Ft. Amanda Rd. over Little Ottawa Ft Amanda

PoorPosted for load

Allen County, Ohio · 0.13 MI W of Shawnee RD · Structure no. 0249726

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,549
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ft. Amanda Rd. over Little Ottawa Ft Amanda is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ft. Amanda Rd. over Little Ottawa Ft Amanda in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,549 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,090 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFt. Amanda Rd.
CrossesLittle Ottawa Ft Amanda
Location0.13 MI W of Shawnee RD
RouteCounty Highway C0011
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.70557, -84.15415
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,549 (2015)
Projected traffic9,090 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ft. Amanda Rd. over Little Ottawa Ft Amanda built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ft. Amanda Rd. over Little Ottawa Ft Amanda in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Ft. Amanda Rd. over Little Ottawa Ft Amanda carry?

About 6,549 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ft. Amanda Rd. over Little Ottawa Ft Amanda?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ft. Amanda Rd. over Little Ottawa Ft Amanda?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.