US Bridges

Opfer-Lentz RD over N. Branch Turtle Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · 1.2 Mi. N. Jct. CR66 · Structure no. 6230466

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Opfer-Lentz RD over N. Branch Turtle Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Opfer-Lentz RD over N. Branch Turtle Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOpfer-Lentz RD
CrossesN. Branch Turtle Creek
Location1.2 Mi. N. Jct. CR66
RouteCounty Highway T0214
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.57922, -83.31987
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2015)
Projected traffic157 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Opfer-Lentz RD over N. Branch Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Opfer-Lentz RD over N. 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 N. Branch Turtle Creek carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Opfer-Lentz RD over N. Branch Turtle Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Opfer-Lentz RD over N. Branch Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.