US Bridges

Nissen RD over Turtle Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · 1.7 Mi. S. JCT SR579 · Structure no. 6230393

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
376
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nissen RD over Turtle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nissen RD over Turtle Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 75 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 376 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2035. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNissen RD
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location1.7 Mi. S. JCT SR579
RouteCounty Highway C0213
StateOhio
Coordinates41.57861, -83.29983
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2015)
Projected traffic522 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 Nissen RD over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Nissen RD over Turtle 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 Nissen RD over Turtle Creek carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nissen RD over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nissen RD over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.