US Bridges

SR 95 over Otter Creek

Fair

Morrow County, Ohio · 1.89 MI E of Marion CO · Structure no. 5901898

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,523
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 95 over Otter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 95 over Otter Creek in Morrow County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 4,523 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,278 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 95
CrossesOtter Creek
Location1.89 MI E of Marion CO
RouteState Highway 95
CountyMorrow County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.58686, -82.92137
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,523 (2015)
Projected traffic6,278 by 2035
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 95 over Otter Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 95 over Otter 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 SR 95 over Otter Creek carry?

About 4,523 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 95 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 95 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.