Pierce Street over Ottawa River
GoodAllen County, Ohio · 0.02 Mile N of S Shore DR · Structure no. 0260045
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,106
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pierce Street over Ottawa River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pierce Street over Ottawa River in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,535 by 2042. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pierce Street over Ottawa River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pierce Street over Ottawa River 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 2023.
How much traffic does Pierce Street over Ottawa River carry?
About 1,106 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Pierce Street over Ottawa River?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Pierce Street over Ottawa River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.