US Bridges

Pine Street over Ottawa River

Good

Allen County, Ohio · 100 Ft.N. of Elm Street · Structure no. 0260177

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,672
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Street over Ottawa River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pine Street over Ottawa River in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 46 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 3,672 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,067 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPine Street
CrossesOttawa River
Location100 Ft.N. of Elm Street
RouteCity Street 638
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73743, -84.09903
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,672 (2022)
Projected traffic5,067 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 Pine Street over Ottawa River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Pine 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Street over Ottawa River carry?

About 3,672 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pine Street over Ottawa River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Street over Ottawa River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.