US Bridges

C.R. 17C over Maumee River

Fair

Henry County, Ohio · 17C at C.R. Z · Structure no. 3530248

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
610 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,111
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 17C over Maumee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 17C over Maumee River in Henry County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 52 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 1,111 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,542 by 2035. The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesC.R. 17C
CrossesMaumee River
Location17C at C.R. Z
RouteCounty Highway 17C
CountyHenry County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.31972, -84.19944
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length610 ft (185.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,111 (2015)
Projected traffic1,542 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 17C over Maumee River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is C.R. 17C over Maumee River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 17C over Maumee River carry?

About 1,111 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 17C over Maumee River?

The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 17C over Maumee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.