US Bridges

SR 19 over Toussaint River

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · 1.67 Mi. South of SR 2 · Structure no. 6200931

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,971
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Toussaint River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 19 over Toussaint River in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 71 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,971 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,736 by 2035. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesToussaint River
Location1.67 Mi. South of SR 2
RouteState Highway 19
StateOhio
Coordinates41.57523, -83.14493
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,971 (2015)
Projected traffic2,736 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 19 over Toussaint River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 19 over Toussaint River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Toussaint River carry?

About 1,971 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Toussaint River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Toussaint River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.