Opfer-Lentz RD over S. Branch Turtle Creek
GoodOttawa County, Ohio · 0.4 Mi. N. JCT CR66 · Structure no. 6230431
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 113
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Opfer-Lentz RD over S. Branch Turtle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Opfer-Lentz RD over S. Branch Turtle Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 83 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Opfer-Lentz RD over S. Branch Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Opfer-Lentz RD over S. Branch 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 Opfer-Lentz RD over S. Branch Turtle Creek carry?
About 113 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Opfer-Lentz RD over S. Branch Turtle Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Opfer-Lentz RD over S. Branch Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.