US Bridges

Trinity RD over Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Defiance County, Ohio · .95 MI N of Blosser RD · Structure no. 2040107

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
167
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trinity RD over Lick Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Trinity RD over Lick Creek in Defiance County, Ohio. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 167 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 232 by 2035. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTrinity RD
CrossesLick Creek
Location.95 MI N of Blosser RD
RouteCounty Highway C0147
CountyDefiance County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.36885, -84.43816
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2015)
Projected traffic232 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trinity RD over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trinity RD over Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Trinity RD over Lick Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Trinity RD over Lick Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Trinity RD over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.