US Bridges

Treatment Plant RD over Ottawa River

Good

Allen County, Ohio · Lima Sewage Plant Entry · Structure no. 0260150

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
983
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Treatment Plant RD over Ottawa River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Treatment Plant RD over Ottawa River in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 95 years old, older 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 983 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2035. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTreatment Plant RD
CrossesOttawa River
LocationLima Sewage Plant Entry
RouteCity Street 950
StateOhio
Coordinates40.72406, -84.12651
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2015)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Treatment Plant RD over Ottawa River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Treatment Plant RD 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 Treatment Plant RD over Ottawa River carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Treatment Plant RD over Ottawa River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Treatment Plant RD over Ottawa River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.