US Bridges

Ada TR 179 over Emerson Creek Ad

Good

Seneca County, Ohio · .18 MI N of TR 178 · Structure no. 7430256

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
351
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ada TR 179 over Emerson Creek Ad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ada TR 179 over Emerson Creek Ad in Seneca County, Ohio. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 351 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 487 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAda TR 179
CrossesEmerson Creek Ad
Location.18 MI N of TR 178
RouteCounty Highway T0179
CountySeneca County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.22833, -82.995
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ada TR 179 over Emerson Creek Ad built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ada TR 179 over Emerson Creek Ad 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ada TR 179 over Emerson Creek Ad carry?

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

How long is Ada TR 179 over Emerson Creek Ad?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ada TR 179 over Emerson Creek Ad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.