US Bridges

SR 12 over Ottawa Creek

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.6 Mi. to Benton Ridge · Structure no. 3200140

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,096
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 12 over Ottawa Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 12 over Ottawa Creek in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,096 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,909 by 2035. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 12
CrossesOttawa Creek
Location0.6 Mi. to Benton Ridge
RouteState Highway 12
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.006, -83.77505
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,096 (2015)
Projected traffic2,909 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 12 over Ottawa Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 12 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 12 over Ottawa Creek carry?

About 2,096 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 12 over Ottawa Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 12 over Ottawa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.