US Bridges

SR 51 over Toussaint Creek

FairPosted for load

Ottawa County, Ohio · 1.01 Mi. South of SR 163 · Structure no. 6201172

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,913
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 51 over Toussaint Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 51 over Toussaint Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 92 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,913 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,431 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 51
CrossesToussaint Creek
Location1.01 Mi. South of SR 163
RouteState Highway 51
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.50614, -83.32085
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,913 (2015)
Projected traffic5,431 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 51 over Toussaint Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SR 51 over Toussaint 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 51 over Toussaint Creek carry?

About 3,913 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 51 over Toussaint Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 51 over Toussaint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.