US Bridges

SR 19 over Morrison Creek

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · 1.16 Mi. North of SR 18 · Structure no. 7401159

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
617
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Morrison Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 19 over Morrison Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 617 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 856 by 2035. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesMorrison Creek
Location1.16 Mi. North of SR 18
RouteState Highway 19
StateOhio
Coordinates41.1413, -83.01538
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic617 (2015)
Projected traffic856 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 19 over Morrison Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over Morrison 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 19 over Morrison Creek carry?

About 617 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Morrison Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Morrison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.