US Bridges

SR 19 over Owl Creek

Fair

Seneca County, Ohio · 0.51 Mi. North of SR 778 · Structure no. 7401302

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,478
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Owl Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 19 over Owl Creek in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,478 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,051 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19
CrossesOwl Creek
Location0.51 Mi. North of SR 778
RouteState Highway 19
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.22018, -83.05428
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,478 (2015)
Projected traffic2,051 by 2035
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over Owl Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Owl Creek carry?

About 1,478 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Owl Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.