US Bridges

Lickert-Harder RD over Toussaint Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Ohio · 2.3 Mi. N. JCT SR163 · Structure no. 6232132

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lickert-Harder RD over Toussaint Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Lickert-Harder RD over Toussaint Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 68 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 87 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 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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CarriesLickert-Harder RD
CrossesToussaint Creek
Location2.3 Mi. N. JCT SR163
RouteCounty Highway T0022
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.55009, -83.20276
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2015)
Projected traffic121 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 Lickert-Harder RD over Toussaint Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Lickert-Harder RD over Toussaint 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 Lickert-Harder RD over Toussaint Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lickert-Harder RD over Toussaint Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Lickert-Harder RD over Toussaint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.