US Bridges

County Road Old 12 over Ottawa River

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 0.21 Mi. E. of Rd. 17-S · Structure no. 6932186

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Old 12 over Ottawa River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road Old 12 over Ottawa River in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 715 by 2035. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road Old 12
CrossesOttawa River
Location0.21 Mi. E. of Rd. 17-S
RouteCounty Highway OLD12
StateOhio
Coordinates40.86072, -84.19327
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2015)
Projected traffic715 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road Old 12 over Ottawa River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road Old 12 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road Old 12 over Ottawa River carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Road Old 12 over Ottawa River?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road Old 12 over Ottawa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.