US Bridges

Elizabeth Street over Ottawa River

Good

Allen County, Ohio · Elizabeth over Ottawa R. · Structure no. 0260207

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,878
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elizabeth Street over Ottawa River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elizabeth Street over Ottawa River in Allen County, Ohio. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,878 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,607 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElizabeth Street
CrossesOttawa River
LocationElizabeth over Ottawa R.
RouteCounty Highway 460
StateOhio
Coordinates40.73533, -84.1068
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,878 (2022)
Projected traffic2,607 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Elizabeth Street over Ottawa River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth Street over Ottawa River carry?

About 1,878 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elizabeth Street over Ottawa River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Elizabeth Street over Ottawa River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.