US Bridges

Walbridge East RD over Crane Creek

FairPosted for load

Ottawa County, Ohio · 1.2 Mi. W. JCT CR2 · Structure no. 6230288

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walbridge East RD over Crane Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Walbridge East RD over Crane Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 6 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWalbridge East RD
CrossesCrane Creek
Location1.2 Mi. W. JCT CR2
RouteCounty Highway C0068
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.58857, -83.39262
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2015)
Projected traffic290 by 2035
Trucks5%
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 Walbridge East RD over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Walbridge East RD over Crane 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Walbridge East RD over Crane Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walbridge East RD over Crane Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Walbridge East RD over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.