US Bridges

Lickert-Harder RD over Turtle Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Ohio · 5.1 Mi. N. JCT SR163 · Structure no. 6232175

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
385
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lickert-Harder RD over Turtle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lickert-Harder RD over Turtle Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 84 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 385 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 534 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLickert-Harder RD
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location5.1 Mi. N. JCT SR163
RouteCounty Highway C0022
StateOhio
Coordinates41.59089, -83.20236
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic385 (2015)
Projected traffic534 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 Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

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

About 385 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lickert-Harder RD over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lickert-Harder RD over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.