US Bridges

Duff-Washa RD over Turtle Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. E. JCT CR22 · Structure no. 6232280

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
509
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duff-Washa RD over Turtle Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Duff-Washa RD over Turtle Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 509 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 706 by 2035. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDuff-Washa RD
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. JCT CR22
RouteCounty Highway C0024
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.58936, -83.20081
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic509 (2015)
Projected traffic706 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 Duff-Washa RD over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Duff-Washa 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 Duff-Washa RD over Turtle Creek carry?

About 509 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Duff-Washa RD over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Duff-Washa RD over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.