US Bridges

Elliston-Trowbridg over Turtle Creek

Fair

Ottawa County, Ohio · 4.7 Mi. N. JCT SR163 · Structure no. 6232469

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
527
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliston-Trowbridg over Turtle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elliston-Trowbridg over Turtle Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 527 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 731 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesElliston-Trowbridg
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location4.7 Mi. N. JCT SR163
RouteCounty Highway C0208
CountyOttawa County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.58445, -83.2804
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic527 (2015)
Projected traffic731 by 2035
Trucks7%
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 Elliston-Trowbridg over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elliston-Trowbridg 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 Elliston-Trowbridg over Turtle Creek carry?

About 527 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Elliston-Trowbridg over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Elliston-Trowbridg over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.