US Bridges

Stange RD over Toussaint Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · 2.2 Mi. N. JCT SR163 · Structure no. 6232043

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stange RD over Toussaint Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Stange RD over Toussaint Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 70 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesStange RD
CrossesToussaint Creek
Location2.2 Mi. N. JCT SR163
RouteCounty Highway T0021
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.54826, -83.24135
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2015)
Projected traffic289 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Stange RD over Toussaint Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Stange 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 Stange RD over Toussaint Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stange RD over Toussaint Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Stange RD over Toussaint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.