US Bridges

Uni Twp RD 57 over Ottawa Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Ohio · 0.27 MI N TR 39 · Structure no. 3231976

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Uni Twp RD 57 over Ottawa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Uni Twp RD 57 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 108 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUni Twp RD 57
CrossesOttawa Creek
Location0.27 MI N TR 39
RouteCounty Highway T0057
CountyHancock County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.96406, -83.80419
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Uni Twp RD 57 over Ottawa Creek built?

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

What condition is Uni Twp RD 57 over Ottawa Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Uni Twp RD 57 over Ottawa Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Uni Twp RD 57 over Ottawa Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Uni Twp RD 57 over Ottawa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.