US Bridges

SR 103 over Ottawa Creek

Good

Hancock County, Ohio · 4 MI East of I 75 · Structure no. 3203379

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,187
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 103 over Ottawa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 103 over Ottawa Creek in Hancock County, Ohio. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 1,187 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,648 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 103
CrossesOttawa Creek
Location4 MI East of I 75
RouteState Highway 103
StateOhio
Coordinates40.89215, -83.7917
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,187 (2015)
Projected traffic1,648 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 103 over Ottawa Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 103 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 103 over Ottawa Creek carry?

About 1,187 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 103 over Ottawa Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 103 over Ottawa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.