US Bridges

Lincoln HWY over Ottawa River Lincoln HWY

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 0.47 MI West of Gomer Rd. · Structure no. 0253952

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
671
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln HWY over Ottawa River Lincoln HWY is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lincoln HWY over Ottawa River Lincoln HWY in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 671 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 931 by 2035. The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLincoln HWY
CrossesOttawa River Lincoln HWY
Location0.47 MI West of Gomer Rd.
RouteCounty Highway C0088
StateOhio
Coordinates40.84769, -84.19467
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length171 ft (52.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic671 (2015)
Projected traffic931 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lincoln HWY over Ottawa River Lincoln HWY built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln HWY over Ottawa River Lincoln HWY 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lincoln HWY over Ottawa River Lincoln HWY carry?

About 671 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln HWY over Ottawa River Lincoln HWY?

The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln HWY over Ottawa River Lincoln HWY?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.