SR65/117/309 E ELM
Carrying SR65/117/309 E ELM over OTTAWA RIVER #
intersect of SR65 & SR309, Allen, Ohio
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR65/117/309 E ELM
The SR65/117/309 E ELM bridge in Allen, Ohio carries SR65/117/309 E ELM over OTTAWA RIVER #. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2020, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 62.9 meters (206 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,356 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Ohio bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 55.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR65/117/309 E ELM compares
Live comparison across Ohio.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1978
- Last Reconstructed
- 2020
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 62.9 m (206 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.9 m (65 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,356 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0201340
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR65/117/309 E ELM is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SR65/117/309 E ELM against other structures in Allen and across Ohio. Ohio bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SR65/117/309 E ELM?
SR65/117/309 E ELM in Allen, Ohio has a deck rating of 9/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR65/117/309 E ELM inspected?
SR65/117/309 E ELM's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10,356 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR65/117/309 E ELM is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SR65/117/309 E ELM?
SR65/117/309 E ELM has an NBI inventory load rating of 55.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR65/117/309 E ELM?
SR65/117/309 E ELM is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SR65/117/309 E ELM and does age affect safety?
SR65/117/309 E ELM was built in 1978, making it 48 years old and last reconstructed in 2020.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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