US Bridges

SR 19 over Toussaint River

FairPosted for load

Ottawa County, Ohio · 1.96 Mi. South of SR 2 · Structure no. 6200966

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,971 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,736 by 2035. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19
CrossesToussaint River
Location1.96 Mi. South of SR 2
RouteState Highway 19
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.57841, -83.14493
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 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 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 April 2024.

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 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Toussaint River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.