US Bridges

SR 18D over Over Rock Creek

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · .25 Mi. W. of SR 18/101 · Structure no. 7400624

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,367
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18D over Over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 18D over Over Rock Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6,367 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,837 by 2035. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 18D
CrossesOver Rock Creek
Location.25 Mi. W. of SR 18/101
RouteState Highway 18
StateOhio
Coordinates41.1161, -83.17311
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,367 (2015)
Projected traffic8,837 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 18D over Over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18D over Over Rock 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 18D over Over Rock Creek carry?

About 6,367 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 18D over Over Rock Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18D over Over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.