US Bridges

Crouse Willison RD over Lobdell Creek

PoorPosted for load

Licking County, Ohio · 0.4 MI N of US 62 · Structure no. 4535219

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
766
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crouse Willison RD over Lobdell Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Crouse Willison RD over Lobdell Creek in Licking County, Ohio. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 766 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,063 by 2035. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCrouse Willison RD
CrossesLobdell Creek
Location0.4 MI N of US 62
RouteCounty Highway C0013
CountyLicking County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.16679, -82.66874
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic766 (2015)
Projected traffic1,063 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Crouse Willison RD over Lobdell Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crouse Willison RD over Lobdell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Crouse Willison RD over Lobdell Creek carry?

About 766 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Crouse Willison RD over Lobdell Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Crouse Willison RD over Lobdell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.