Adgate Rd. over Ottawa River Adgate RD
PoorPosted for loadAllen County, Ohio · 0.02 MI W of Ft Amanda · Structure no. 0249750
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,457
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Adgate Rd. over Ottawa River Adgate RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adgate Rd. over Ottawa River Adgate RD in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,457 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,585 by 2035. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Adgate Rd. over Ottawa River Adgate RD built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Adgate Rd. over Ottawa River Adgate RD 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 Adgate Rd. over Ottawa River Adgate RD carry?
About 3,457 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Adgate Rd. over Ottawa River Adgate RD?
The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Adgate Rd. over Ottawa River Adgate RD?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.