US Bridges

Toussaint-Portage over At Lacarpe Creek

Good

Ottawa County, Ohio · 0.5 Mi. N. JCT SR163 · Structure no. 6241433

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
198
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toussaint-Portage over At Lacarpe Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Toussaint-Portage over At Lacarpe Creek in Ottawa County, Ohio. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesToussaint-Portage
CrossesAt Lacarpe Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. JCT SR163
RouteCounty Highway T0092
StateOhio
Coordinates41.52316, -83.16436
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2015)
Projected traffic275 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Toussaint-Portage over At Lacarpe Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toussaint-Portage over At Lacarpe 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 Toussaint-Portage over At Lacarpe Creek carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Toussaint-Portage over At Lacarpe Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Toussaint-Portage over At Lacarpe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.