US Bridges

Graytown RD over Toussaint Creek

GoodPosted for load

Ottawa County, Ohio · 2.0 Mi. N. JCT SR163 · Structure no. 6231985

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
615
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graytown RD over Toussaint Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Graytown RD over Toussaint Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2005, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 615 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 854 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGraytown RD
CrossesToussaint Creek
Location2.0 Mi. N. JCT SR163
RouteCounty Highway C0019
StateOhio
Coordinates41.54471, -83.26091
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic615 (2015)
Projected traffic854 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 Graytown RD over Toussaint Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Graytown RD over Toussaint 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 Graytown RD over Toussaint Creek carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Graytown RD over Toussaint Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Graytown RD over Toussaint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.