US Bridges

Beeler Rd. over Little Ottawa Beeler RD

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Ohio · 0.44 MI N of Hume RD · Structure no. 0249890

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
532
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beeler Rd. over Little Ottawa Beeler RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying Beeler Rd. over Little Ottawa Beeler 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 532 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 738 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBeeler Rd.
CrossesLittle Ottawa Beeler RD
Location0.44 MI N of Hume RD
RouteCounty Highway T0150
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.67042, -84.16534
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic532 (2015)
Projected traffic738 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beeler Rd. over Little Ottawa Beeler RD built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beeler Rd. over Little Ottawa Beeler 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 Beeler Rd. over Little Ottawa Beeler RD carry?

About 532 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Beeler Rd. over Little Ottawa Beeler RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.