US Bridges

Taway Rd. over Ottawa Creek

Good

Delaware County, Ohio · 0.6 MI E of Union CO Line · Structure no. 2132761

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taway Rd. over Ottawa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taway Rd. over Ottawa Creek in Delaware County, Ohio. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 51 years old, older 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 347 by 2034. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTaway Rd.
CrossesOttawa Creek
Location0.6 MI E of Union CO Line
RouteCounty Highway C0182
CountyDelaware County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.40714, -83.23997
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2014)
Projected traffic347 by 2034
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taway Rd. over Ottawa Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Taway Rd. over Ottawa 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Taway Rd. over Ottawa Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Taway Rd. over Ottawa Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Taway Rd. over Ottawa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.