SR 81 over Ottawa River

Good Condition77 years old3,172 vehicles/day

Location

StateOhio
CountyAllen
Location2.6 Mi. East Of Ir 75
CarriesSR 81
CrossesOttawa River
Coordinates40.76403, -84.02700

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure8 (Very Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length160.8 ft (49 m)
Max Span60.0 ft (18.3 m)
Deck Width34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Deck Area509.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1949 (reconstructed 2020)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,172 (2015)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number0203459

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