US Bridges

Rocky Ridge RD over Toussaint Creek

FairPosted for load

Ottawa County, Ohio · 2.2 Mi. N. JCT SR163 · Structure no. 6232361

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
797
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Ridge RD over Toussaint Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rocky Ridge RD over Toussaint Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 797 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Ridge RD
CrossesToussaint Creek
Location2.2 Mi. N. JCT SR163
RouteCounty Highway C0075
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.5494, -83.2125
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2015)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2035
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$15,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Ridge RD over Toussaint Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Ridge 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 Rocky Ridge RD over Toussaint Creek carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Ridge RD over Toussaint Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Ridge RD over Toussaint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.