US Bridges

Genoa-Clay Center over S. Branch Turtle Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · 1.8 Mi. N. JCT SR51 · Structure no. 6235166

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,782
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Genoa-Clay Center over S. Branch Turtle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Genoa-Clay Center over S. Branch Turtle Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 3,782 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,249 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGenoa-Clay Center
CrossesS. Branch Turtle Creek
Location1.8 Mi. N. JCT SR51
RouteCounty Highway C0051
StateOhio
Coordinates41.55618, -83.3586
Functional classRural Major 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,782 (2015)
Projected traffic5,249 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 Genoa-Clay Center over S. Branch Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Genoa-Clay Center over S. Branch Turtle 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 Genoa-Clay Center over S. Branch Turtle Creek carry?

About 3,782 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Genoa-Clay Center over S. Branch Turtle Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Genoa-Clay Center over S. Branch Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.