SR 51 over South Branch Turtle Cree
FairOttawa County, Ohio · 3.65 Mi. North of SR163 · Structure no. 6201091
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,700
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 51 over South Branch Turtle Cree is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 51 over South Branch Turtle Cree in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,464 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 51 over South Branch Turtle Cree built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 51 over South Branch Turtle Cree 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 51 over South Branch Turtle Cree carry?
About 9,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 51 over South Branch Turtle Cree?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 51 over South Branch Turtle Cree?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.