Main Street over Ottawa River
FairAllen County, Ohio · 1400 Ft.S. of Town Square · Structure no. 0260061
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,132
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main Street over Ottawa River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street over Ottawa River in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5,132 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,123 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main Street over Ottawa River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Main Street 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 Main Street over Ottawa River carry?
About 5,132 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Main Street over Ottawa River?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Main Street over Ottawa River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.