US Bridges

Benton-Carroll RD over Toussaint Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · 3.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR163 · Structure no. 6232205

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
592
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benton-Carroll RD over Toussaint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Benton-Carroll RD over Toussaint Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 592 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 822 by 2035. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBenton-Carroll RD
CrossesToussaint Creek
Location3.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR163
RouteCounty Highway C0023
StateOhio
Coordinates41.56516, -83.18306
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic592 (2015)
Projected traffic822 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Benton-Carroll RD over Toussaint Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benton-Carroll 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 Benton-Carroll RD over Toussaint Creek carry?

About 592 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Benton-Carroll RD over Toussaint Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Benton-Carroll RD over Toussaint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.