US Bridges

Opfer-Lentz RD over Toussaint Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · 0.6 Mi. S. JCT SR163 · Structure no. 6235468

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
333
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Opfer-Lentz RD over Toussaint Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Opfer-Lentz RD over Toussaint Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 70 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 333 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOpfer-Lentz RD
CrossesToussaint Creek
Location0.6 Mi. S. JCT SR163
RouteCounty Highway T0214
StateOhio
Coordinates41.50715, -83.31967
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2015)
Projected traffic462 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Opfer-Lentz RD over Toussaint Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Opfer-Lentz 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 2024.

How much traffic does Opfer-Lentz RD over Toussaint Creek carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Opfer-Lentz RD over Toussaint Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Opfer-Lentz RD over Toussaint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.