US Bridges

Moline-Martin RD over S. Branch Turtle Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · 3.0 Mi. N. JCT SR163 · Structure no. 6235352

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moline-Martin RD over S. Branch Turtle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Moline-Martin RD over S. Branch Turtle Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMoline-Martin RD
CrossesS. Branch Turtle Creek
Location3.0 Mi. N. JCT SR163
RouteCounty Highway 66
StateOhio
Coordinates41.55889, -83.3384
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2015)
Projected traffic221 by 2035
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 Moline-Martin RD over S. Branch Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moline-Martin RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Moline-Martin RD over S. Branch Turtle Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Moline-Martin RD over S. Branch Turtle Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Moline-Martin RD over S. Branch Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.