US Bridges

Curtice E & W RD over Cedar Creek

GoodPosted for load

Ottawa County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. E. JCT CR72 · Structure no. 6230318

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
299
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curtice E & W RD over Cedar Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Curtice E & W RD over Cedar Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 299 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2035. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCurtice E & W RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E. JCT CR72
RouteCounty Highway T0070
StateOhio
Coordinates41.6178, -83.36313
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2015)
Projected traffic415 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 Curtice E & W RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Curtice E & W 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 Curtice E & W RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Curtice E & W RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Curtice E & W RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.