SR 257 over Ottawa Creek
PoorDelaware County, Ohio · 5.44 MI N of SR 37 · Structure no. 2103249
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 689
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 257 over Ottawa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 257 over Ottawa Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 689 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 956 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 257 over Ottawa Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 257 over Ottawa Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does SR 257 over Ottawa Creek carry?
About 689 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 257 over Ottawa Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 257 over Ottawa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.