US Bridges

Bellefontaine CR6 over Ottawa River

Fair

Allen County, Ohio · 2900 Ft.E. of Town Square · Structure no. 0260029

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,714
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellefontaine CR6 over Ottawa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bellefontaine CR6 over Ottawa River in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,714 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,423 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBellefontaine CR6
CrossesOttawa River
Location2900 Ft.E. of Town Square
RouteCity Street 6
CountyAllen County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.74009, -84.09524
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,714 (2022)
Projected traffic20,423 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bellefontaine CR6 over Ottawa River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellefontaine CR6 over Ottawa River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bellefontaine CR6 over Ottawa River carry?

About 14,714 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bellefontaine CR6 over Ottawa River?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Bellefontaine CR6 over Ottawa River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.