US Bridges

Township Road 19 over Ottawa River

Good

Putnam County, Ohio · 0.44 MI S of SR 114 · Structure no. 6933637

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
607
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Road 19 over Ottawa River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Road 19 over Ottawa River in Putnam County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 607 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 843 by 2035. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesTownship Road 19
CrossesOttawa River
Location0.44 MI S of SR 114
RouteCounty Highway 19
StateOhio
Coordinates40.98981, -84.22654
Functional classRural Minor 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic607 (2015)
Projected traffic843 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Township Road 19 over Ottawa River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Road 19 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 Township Road 19 over Ottawa River carry?

About 607 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Township Road 19 over Ottawa River?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Township Road 19 over Ottawa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.