US Bridges

Wildacre RD over Crane Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. N. JCT SR579 · Structure no. 6230350

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,036
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildacre RD over Crane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wildacre RD over Crane Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 92 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,036 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,826 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWildacre RD
CrossesCrane Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. JCT SR579
RouteCounty Highway C0072
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.60528, -83.36728
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,036 (2015)
Projected traffic2,826 by 2035
Trucks10%
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 Wildacre RD over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Wildacre 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 Wildacre RD over Crane Creek carry?

About 2,036 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wildacre RD over Crane Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wildacre RD over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.