US Bridges

Wms-Center Cecil R over Lost Creek

Good

Defiance County, Ohio · 0.15 MI S of Huber Rd. · Structure no. 2043599

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wms-Center Cecil R over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wms-Center Cecil R over Lost Creek in Defiance 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2035. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWms-Center Cecil R
CrossesLost Creek
Location0.15 MI S of Huber Rd.
RouteCounty Highway T0123
StateOhio
Coordinates41.33764, -84.61118
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2015)
Projected traffic71 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wms-Center Cecil R over Lost Creek built?

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

What condition is Wms-Center Cecil R over Lost Creek 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 Wms-Center Cecil R over Lost Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wms-Center Cecil R over Lost Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wms-Center Cecil R over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.