US Bridges

Martin-Williston over Crane Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · 0.7 Mi. N. JCT SR579 · Structure no. 6230113

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
243
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin-Williston over Crane Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Martin-Williston over Crane Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 243 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2035. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMartin-Williston
CrossesCrane Creek
Location0.7 Mi. N. JCT SR579
RouteCounty Highway T0007
StateOhio
Coordinates41.61197, -83.33806
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2015)
Projected traffic337 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Martin-Williston over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin-Williston over Crane 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 Martin-Williston over Crane Creek carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Martin-Williston over Crane Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Martin-Williston over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.