US Bridges

Beeler Rd. over Little Ottawa - Beeler R

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.02 MI N of Breese RD · Structure no. 0249866

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,945
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beeler Rd. over Little Ottawa - Beeler R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beeler Rd. over Little Ottawa - Beeler R in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,945 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2035. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBeeler Rd.
CrossesLittle Ottawa - Beeler R
Location0.02 MI N of Breese RD
RouteCounty Highway T0150
StateOhio
Coordinates40.68883, -84.16556
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,945 (2015)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Beeler Rd. over Little Ottawa - Beeler R built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beeler Rd. over Little Ottawa - Beeler R 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 Beeler Rd. over Little Ottawa - Beeler R carry?

About 1,945 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beeler Rd. over Little Ottawa - Beeler R?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Beeler Rd. over Little Ottawa - Beeler R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.