US Bridges

Billman RD over Cedar Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR579 · Structure no. 6230245

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Billman RD over Cedar Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Billman RD over Cedar Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2035. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBillman RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR579
RouteCounty Highway T0054
StateOhio
Coordinates41.61171, -83.39636
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2015)
Projected traffic416 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Billman RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Billman RD over Cedar 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 Billman RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Billman RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Billman RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.