US Bridges

Magee Marsh over Magee Marsh

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · Magee Marsh near SR 2 · Structure no. 6226117

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
399
2017 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Magee Marsh over Magee Marsh is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Magee Marsh over Magee Marsh in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 399 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2037. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMagee Marsh
CrossesMagee Marsh
LocationMagee Marsh near SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 81163
StateOhio
Coordinates41.61117, -83.18946
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2017)
Projected traffic399 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Magee Marsh over Magee Marsh built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magee Marsh over Magee Marsh 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Magee Marsh over Magee Marsh carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Magee Marsh over Magee Marsh?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Magee Marsh over Magee Marsh?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.