West Street over Ottawa River
PoorClosed to trafficAllen County, Ohio · 1700 Ft S of Market Str · Structure no. 0260096
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 965
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Street over Ottawa River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Street over Ottawa River in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 52 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 965 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,339 by 2022. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 48 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Street over Ottawa River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is West Street over Ottawa River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does West Street over Ottawa River carry?
About 965 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is West Street over Ottawa River?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns West Street over Ottawa River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.