US Bridges

SR 590 over Turtle Creek

FairPosted for load

Ottawa County, Ohio · 1.0 Mi. South of SR 2 · Structure no. 6202160

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
678
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 590 over Turtle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 590 over Turtle Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 678 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 941 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 590
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location1.0 Mi. South of SR 2
RouteState Highway 590
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.58914, -83.22195
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic678 (2015)
Projected traffic941 by 2035
Trucks6%
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 590 over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 590 over Turtle 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 590 over Turtle Creek carry?

About 678 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 590 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 590 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.