US Bridges

SR 579 over Crane Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Ohio · 4.27 Mi. East of SR 51 · Structure no. 6201865

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,588
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 579 over Crane Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 579 over Crane Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 4,588 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,368 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 579
CrossesCrane Creek
Location4.27 Mi. East of SR 51
RouteState Highway 579
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.60255, -83.38009
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,588 (2015)
Projected traffic6,368 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 579 over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 579 over Crane 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 579 over Crane Creek carry?

About 4,588 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 579 over Crane Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 579 over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.