US Bridges

Nissen RD over Toussaint Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · 0.1 Mi. S. JCT SR163 · Structure no. 6235425

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nissen RD over Toussaint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nissen RD over Toussaint Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 52 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 323 by 2035. The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNissen RD
CrossesToussaint Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. JCT SR163
RouteCounty Highway C0213
StateOhio
Coordinates41.51443, -83.3004
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2015)
Projected traffic323 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 Nissen RD over Toussaint Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Nissen RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Nissen RD over Toussaint Creek carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nissen RD over Toussaint Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nissen RD over Toussaint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.