US Bridges

Martin-Williston over Toussaint Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · 1.0 Mi. S. JCT SR163 · Structure no. 6235085

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin-Williston over Toussaint Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Martin-Williston over Toussaint Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 395 by 2034. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMartin-Williston
CrossesToussaint Creek
Location1.0 Mi. S. JCT SR163
RouteCounty Highway 7
StateOhio
Coordinates41.50119, -83.33899
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2014)
Projected traffic395 by 2034
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 Martin-Williston over Toussaint Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martin-Williston 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 Martin-Williston over Toussaint Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Martin-Williston over Toussaint Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Martin-Williston over Toussaint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.