US Bridges

SR 105 over West Bayou

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. West of SR 163 · Structure no. 6201416

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,589
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 105 over West Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 105 over West Bayou in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,589 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 105
CrossesWest Bayou
Location0.1 Mi. West of SR 163
RouteState Highway 105
StateOhio
Coordinates41.5081, -83.15546
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,589 (2022)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 105 over West Bayou built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 105 over West Bayou 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 105 over West Bayou carry?

About 1,589 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 105 over West Bayou?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 105 over West Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.