US Bridges

Nissen RD over Crane Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Ohio · 1.3 Mi. N. JCT SR579 · Structure no. 6230415

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
417
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nissen RD over Crane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nissen RD over Crane Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 417 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 579 by 2035. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNissen RD
CrossesCrane Creek
Location1.3 Mi. N. JCT SR579
RouteCounty Highway C0213
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.62129, -83.29945
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic417 (2015)
Projected traffic579 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nissen 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 Nissen RD over Crane Creek carry?

About 417 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nissen RD over Crane Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nissen RD over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.