Fostoria RD over Dry Creek
GoodOttawa County, Ohio · 0.55 Mi. N. JCT SR579 · Structure no. 6230075
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,140
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fostoria RD over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fostoria RD over Dry Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 75 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,885 by 2052. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fostoria RD over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Fostoria RD over Dry Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Fostoria RD over Dry Creek carry?
About 2,140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Fostoria RD over Dry Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Fostoria RD over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.