US Bridges

TR 16 over Toussaint Creek

Good

Sandusky County, Ohio · .30 Mi. North of TR 163 · Structure no. 7250053

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 16 over Toussaint Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 16 over Toussaint Creek in Sandusky County, Ohio. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 65 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 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 16
CrossesToussaint Creek
Location.30 Mi. North of TR 163
RouteCounty Highway T0016
StateOhio
Coordinates41.47778, -83.39704
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
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic351 (2015)
Projected traffic487 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 TR 16 over Toussaint Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is TR 16 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 TR 16 over Toussaint Creek carry?

About 351 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is TR 16 over Toussaint Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns TR 16 over Toussaint Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.